ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED review
The Asus ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED ranks as the #246 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 76. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #194-ranked performance among 160 laptops. Consider the Asus ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED or Asus ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED is a powerhouse for creators. With an AMD Ryzen 9 chip, NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU, and 32GB RAM, it handles demanding tasks like photo and video editing with ease. The 4K OLED display is stunning, offering vibrant colors and precise color correction. The ProArt Dial adds a new layer of control, making it easy to navigate creative apps. With six hours of battery life and surprisingly good thermal management, this laptop is worth every penny - especially considering its unique features that set it apart from other creative laptops in the market.
Build
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED has an attractive basic black square edge body with a subtle logo on top. It's relatively slim and light, measuring 0.77 inches thick and weighing 5.28 pounds. The IceCool Pro thermal solution boosts airflow by up to 16% while keeping noise levels below 40 dB in normal mode. In performance mode, CPU power is increased to 95 watts with a commensurate increase in fan noise. The build quality is solid, making it suitable for creative professionals who need a reliable machine for demanding tasks. Give Asus ASUS VivoBook 16X a try—it’s designed to provide an unparalleled build.
Display
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED boasts a stunning 3840x2400 16:10 OLED display, the first 16-inch 4k OLED laptop screen available. It's sharp, vibrant, and beautiful in person, with factory calibration to Pantone and Kalman color accuracy standards. With 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, it excels for content creation, offering precise color correction in Adobe Lightroom and other similar programs. The million-to-one contrast ratio provides inky blacks, while the 550-nit brightness meets VESA's DisplayHDR True Black 500 standard, making it a joy to create or consume content on. Get your hands on Asus ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 if you're looking for better display.
Performance
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED delivers impressive performance, handling 4K editing and large photo processing without overheating or noise. The AMD Ryzen 9 chip and NVIDIA RTX 3070 mobile GPU provide a potent combination, with the laptop performing near the top in various tests. Disk speeds are extremely fast with RAID 0 NVMe storage, making disk-intensive apps like Premiere Pro seamless. Gaming is also a strength, with frame rates rivaling other recent creative and gaming laptops. Overall, this StudioBook offers smooth and reliable performance across creative tasks. Consider discovering the power of Asus ASUS ROG Flow X16, featuring the latest advancements in performance.
Battery and Charging
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED boasts surprisingly good battery life, running for six hours in our 1080p video loop test. It even lasts longer for normal browsing and work chores, thanks to the AMD Ryzen 9's efficiency. The laptop stays relatively quiet during these tasks, with the fan kicking in only on complex scenes or exports. This is a notable achievement considering its powerful specs.
Connectivity
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED has a well-equipped port selection, featuring two USB-C (3.2 Gen2), two USB-A (3.2 Gen2), HDMI 2.1, an audio jack, and RJ45 Ethernet. A bleeding-edge SD Express card slot is also present, but it only reads UHS-1 speeds on compatible cards, a notable limitation. For a superior connectivity, Asus ASUS ROG Flow X16 could be the right choice.
Features
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED boasts an attractive design, slim profile, and ice-cool thermal solution. It features a stunning 3840x2400 4K OLED display, factory-calibrated for color accuracy, and a unique ProArt Dial for intuitive control over creative apps like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. A better alternative might be Asus ASUS VivoBook 16X, featuring a next-level features.
Support and Maintenance
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED is a powerhouse for creators, with a robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU, and 32GB RAM. It boasts a stunning 4K OLED display, perfect for video and photo editing. The ProArt Dial offers intuitive control over creative apps, making workflow faster and more efficient.
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