As a pre-production device, the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X had to undergo the same tests as any other laptop. The Vivobook presented itself very positively except for a few minor problem areas. However, there can be considerable differences to the final product in the last development steps. Therefore, we do not include the usual rating chart at the end of the article.
The visually appealing Asus Vivobook Pro shows a high willingness to perform in the test. The laptop can also score with the bright, colorful and high-resolution OLED display. Despite the powerful combination of AMD Ryzen R9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, long battery runtimes are possible if you limit the display brightness accordingly. Open points of criticism aside from the noise characteristics of the fans and the MyAsus app are hard to find. The preview device proves to be a well-thought-out laptop.
For gamers, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti might not be very future-proof, but apart from the latest games on highest settings, the graphics card delivers very good performance that is far above the level of a multimedia laptop. The Asus Vivobook Pro could also be categorized as a workstation, even though it lacks certified drivers for professional programs. The particularly good screen and the option to call up the Asus Dial on the touchpad at least emphasize the focus on media designers.
The Asus Vivobook Pro combines good design with a high system performance.
At the beginning of the test phase, Asus’ laptop still had considerably more software problems than at the end. It is difficult to estimate how much performance will be available to the final production model. However, the Asus laptop could fix initial weaknesses with consistent driver and software updates. The low number of connectivity options is a matter of taste, but could have a significant negative impact on the workflow.