Asus Upgrades $4,000 Creator Laptop with 4K Tandem OLED & RTX 5090
▼ Summary
– The Asus ProArt P16 laptop features an RTX 5090 mobile GPU and a 16-inch tandem OLED touchscreen with 3840 x 2400 resolution, 1,600 nits brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate.
– It includes an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM, 4TB SSD storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and multiple ports including USB4 and SD Express 7.0.
– Designed as a Windows alternative to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, it is thin at 14.9mm and light at 1.95kg but may experience thermal throttling under heavy loads.
– The laptop targets creators with features like a brighter OLED screen, touch compatibility, and a DialPad integrated into the trackpad for creative app control.
– Pricing starts at $3,999.99 for the flagship model, with lower-cost options available including a $1,999.99 2024 model and mid-tier 2025 versions starting at $2,499.99.
For creative professionals seeking a powerful Windows-based alternative to Apple’s MacBook Pro, Asus has unveiled a significant upgrade to its ProArt P16 laptop, featuring cutting-edge display technology and next-generation graphics. The high-end configuration now includes Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 mobile GPU and a stunning 16-inch tandem OLED touchscreen with a 3840 x 2400 resolution. This advanced panel delivers up to 1,600 nits of brightness in HDR, a 120Hz refresh rate, and variable refresh rate support. Priced at $3,999.99, the new model will be available internationally starting mid-October, with a US launch scheduled for December.
Under the hood, the ProArt P16 retains the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor seen in the 2024 version, paired with 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a spacious 4TB SSD spread across two NVMe drives. Connectivity is robust, featuring Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a comprehensive port selection: one 40Gbps USB4, one 10Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, two 10Gbps USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD Express 7.0 card reader.
Designed as a direct competitor to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, even sporting a sleek all-black finish, the P16 maintains a slim profile at just 14.9mm thick and weighs 1.95kg. Like its gaming-oriented sibling, the ROG Zephyrus G16, this model prioritizes portability but may experience some thermal throttling during extreme creative workloads or intensive gaming sessions. The RTX 5090 GPU is rated for up to 120W total graphics power, though Nvidia indicates a potential peak of 150W.
Despite these thermal considerations, the ProArt P16 stands out as a compelling option for creators. Beyond the raw power, it includes a brighter tandem OLED display with touch support and higher resolution compared to the Zephyrus line. Another standout feature is the DialPad integrated into the trackpad, offering precise control for applications like Adobe Creative Suite.
For those working with a tighter budget, Asus continues to offer the 2024 base model with an RTX 4060 at $1,999.99. Mid-range 2025 variants are also available, starting at $2,499.99 for an RTX 5070 configuration. These models include the same AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD, and a non-tandem 4K OLED screen running at 60Hz. While not as feature-rich as the top-tier version, they provide excellent value for serious content creation.
(Source: The Verge)
