ASUS is working on the ProArt P16, the 16-inch multimedia laptop that is set to take on the incoming MacBook Ultra from Apple. And it's a big deal for creatives because we're talking about a 4K tandem OLED touchscreen laptop, which is significantly lighter and thinner than the current MacBook Pro 16. If you're after a portable workstation that has better connectivity, then you need to keep an eye on this.
Asus ProArt P16 offers a lighter, touch-enabled alternative to Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra
ProArt P16 is aimed at the high-end creative segment and emphasis is on the display quality and physical characteristics. ProArt P16 sports a 4K tandem OLED touchscreen, which will offer vivid visuals for video editing and graphic design work. ProArt P16 looks to set itself apart from the rest with a focus on user experience via hardware.
Apple is said to be coming up with a new MacBook Ultra next week which will be all-new in terms of design and sports an OLED touchscreen. The new MacBook Ultra is said to pack M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. These rumors point to Apple wanting a thinner form factor for the new flagship MacBook Ultra as well.
ProArt P16 is said to be a direct competitor to the upcoming MacBook Ultra, thanks to its better ports, sound and keyboard. ProArt P16 is thinner and more than 300 grams lighter than the current MacBook Pro 16. As per the source, we might face certain performance trade-offs with smaller MacBook Pro models and that's where ProArt could have the upper hand in sustained work.
We've been closely following ASUS ProArt P16 and in our previous report, we had also talked about MacBook Ultra May Get 512 GB. ProArt P16 is concrete proof that there's a hardware alternative for users who want something that has ports and is also lighter than the Apple ecosystem. It is real-life specifications of what the rumored MacBook Ultra might look like.
Source: NotebookCheck
Discussion
0 comments