ASUS's NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops could give the MacBook Pro some competition
Key takeaways
- The 128GB of unified memory, RTX 5070-level graphics and 1,600-nit OLED display should appeal to creators.
- ASUS ASUS was one of the launch customers for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark ARM "superchip" and it's laptops look like the most interesting ones for creators.
- The ASUS ProArt P16 is 3.9 pounds and 0.51 inches thick, while the ProArt P14 is 3.2 pounds and 0.55 inches.
The 128GB of unified memory, RTX 5070-level graphics and 1,600-nit OLED display should appeal to creators.
ASUS ASUS was one of the launch customers for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark ARM "superchip" and it's laptops look like the most interesting ones for creators. With the Pro Art P14 and P16, ASUS is going up against Apple's Mac Book Pros and even trying to one-up them with features like bright 4K OLED displays, a sleeker design and more ports. However, all will depend on how well the new NVIDIA processor stacks up against Apple's Silicon, supported apps and whether buyers will be willing to stomach Windows 11.
The ASUS ProArt P16 is 3.9 pounds and 0.51 inches thick, while the ProArt P14 is 3.2 pounds and 0.55 inches. Those dimensions are quite a bit slimmer and lighter than both the MacBook Pro 16 and MacBook Pro 14, which is a big plus if you lug one around for a living. On top of USB-C ports, they also support HDMI 2.1, USB-A, SD card and Wi-Fi 7.