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Asus ProArt P16

If you’re familiar with Asus’ creator-focused laptops, you’ll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16 Asus ProArt P16 keyboard

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Below is a benchmark test results table comparing the 2025 ProArt P16 to its predecessor, as well as the M4 MacBook Pro and the MSI Stealth 16 AI, another laptop with a similar purpose. You’ll notice that Asus’ new machine outperforms most of its rivals across the various benchmark rendering tests. There are instances where it falls behind, but it isn’t a large gap.

If you’re looking for a powerful alternative to your old MacBook, this ProArt laptop is your best bet in 2025.

Cinebench 24 MC

Geekbench 6.2.2 SC

Geekbench 6.2.2 MC

Asus ProArt P16 (2025)

1,211

2,896

15,194

Apple MacBook Pro M4

906

3,823

14,849

Asus ProArt P16 (2024)

1,096

2,904

12,787

MSI Stealth 16 AI

1,129

2,687

15,883

The Creator Hub offers utility beyond tweaking performance. The WorkSmart tool lets you group multiple apps together. So when you click one of these groups, all those apps open simultaneously, saving you time. Color Control allows users to actively adjust the screen output on the fly. For example, you could tweak the blue light output so it’s easier on your eyes or change which color gamut is being shown.  

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Editing on the ProArt P16

Up in the upper left-hand corner of the touchpad is the DialPad, which allows you to customize your own controls in each app. The physical design offers more precise control than the touchpad, which makes cycling through different tools easier than you’d assume. 

I tried incorporating the DialPad into my workflow to edit a video on CapCut, a photograph on Pixlr, and render 3D models in Blender using the DialPad, and found out that it’s best used in conjunction with the touchpad. It works best as an supplemental tool for quick access to change brush sizes or cycling through video clips, but it isn’t designed to replace the touchpad or mouse altogether.

is on sale for $2,500, which is more than what I was expecting. Last year’s ProArt is retailing for just $2,000. I recommend grabbing the 2025 laptop if you want the best of the best and don’t mind paying a bit more. As shown in the performance tests, there is a sizable gap between the two devices. 

That said, the 2024 version is definitely still competitive, so if you’re looking for a powerful graphics-minded laptop and want to save some money, I’d highly recommend it, especially if it sees some additional price drops.

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