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For years, the MacBook Pro has been the go-to for creative professionals—editors, designers, and 3D artists rely on its performance and display. But after testing the Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX, powered by the unreleased NVIDIA RTX 5090, I’m reconsidering Apple’s dominance. Could this be the ultimate creative laptop? Here’s my hands-on review.
Design & Build: Premium and Portable
The Asus ProArt P16 ditches flashy gamer aesthetics for a sleek, professional look. Its matte-black magnesium-alloy chassis is both lightweight (1.85 kg) and durable. The 16-inch form factor is surprisingly portable, and the backlit keyboard with numpad is a bonus for productivity.
The 16-inch 3.2K 120Hz OLED display steals the show:
– 100% DCI-P3 coverage
– Pantone-validated colors
– 550-nit peak brightness
Side-by-side with my MacBook Pro M3 Max, the ProArt’s screen offered deeper blacks and more vibrant hues.
Performance: RTX 5090 Crushes Creative Workloads
The RTX 5090 (though unannounced) is a beast. In benchmarks:
– Blender renders completed 2.5x faster than the MacBook Pro (M3 Max).
– DaVinci Resolve handled 8K playback smoothly with instant exports.
– AI upscaling (Topaz Video AI) was twice as fast as Apple’s silicon.
Thermals & Noise: Cool Under Pressure
Asus’s AAS Ultra cooling system keeps thermals in check. Fans get loud under heavy loads but stay comparable to the MacBook Pro’s noise levels.
Battery Life: The Only Weakness
The ProArt P16 lasts 5-6 hours in creative apps—shorter than the MacBook Pro’s 7-9 hours. However, it supports fast charging via USB-C PD or the included 240W adapter.
Ports & Upgradability: No Dongles Needed
Unlike Apple’s USB-C-only approach, the ProArt P16 includes:
– 2x Thunderbolt 4
– 2x USB-A 3.2
– HDMI 2.1
– SD Express 7.0 card reader
It’s also upgradable (RAM and storage), a rarity in premium laptops.
Software: Windows vs. macOS
macOS still leads in polish, but Windows 11 + ProArt Creator Hub offers:
– Custom color profiles
– App-specific optimizations
– NVIDIA Studio drivers for stability
Verdict: Should You Switch?
Stick with MacBook Pro if:
– You’re deep in Apple’s ecosystem.
– Battery life is critical.
Choose Asus ProArt P16 if:
– You need max performance (RTX 5090).
– You value upgradability and ports.
Final Score: 9.5/10 (MacBook Pro M3 Max: 9/10)
Would you switch? Let us know in the comments!
— By [Your Name], NextMinuteNews
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