The needs of a modern day content creator and professional on the go these days are numerous. They have to be able to juggle multiple things at the same time while delivering quality content through different media platforms. With the active lifestyle and on-the-go nature of their chosen profession, they need a device that can keep up with the demands of all the things that they need to do.
Enter the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601), a device made specifically for content creators and is what the company is calling, a creators’ passport to creativity. I tried the laptop out and all I have to say is that it definitely is a content creators’ dream laptop.
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Modern Day Design
The design of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601) can be summarized in one word, sleek. It’s a laptop that can fit in any situation, whether it is in an office boardroom, or a coffee shop, the Vivobook manages premium and stylish at the same time. It features a beautiful, almost bezel-less display that is sure to attract some looks if you are using this in public. Why do you ask? It’s because of that 16-inch OLED screen. Not only is it large and bright, but the aspect ratio it uses, 16:10 allows for more content to be on screen at one time. Oh, and it’s an OLED screen as well. This means that it has an infinite contrast ratio, or blacks are truly black on the screen and colors pop out beautifully.
OLED screens are just top tier, no matter what angle you view content from, it looks great on an OLED display. The laptop has a 4K OLED HDR Dolby Vision display so you are certified to see all content on this device as sharp and beautiful as possible. Dolby Vision allows you to view content online on streaming sites such as Netflix the way the director envisioned, it just enhances your viewing experience in a way that other devices can’t.
It’s not just the screen though that pops out in this device, you also get a full sized keyboard that feels tactile as well as Harman Kardon tuned speakers so that whatever content you are consuming and creating, you are definitely going to get an optimal experience. Lastly, the signature ASUS DialPad technology is here as well which is compatible with creator programs such as Photoshop so that you can have accurate controls for your brushes and other settings. The ASUS DialPad can easily be controlled using the touchpad of the laptop.
The ASUS DialPad can be used to adjust so many things in the different creator apps that one might use. Apps such as Lightroom, Premiere, AfterEffects or even Windows controls such as brightness can be used easily using the dialpad. You can also customize the shortcuts you use with the ASUS DialPad and use it to change things such as brush size, zoom in/out of images, change colors, scrub a timeline and so much more. It just allows a creator to create even more and be more efficient with their workflow.
Power to Create
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is a perfect companion for creators not just because of the super beautiful screen, but the internals of this device really won’t give you hiccups. You won’t feel “bitin” with the performance of this laptop as it is powered by an Intel Core i7 12700H processor and an NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
The Intel Core i7 12700H has a total of 14 cores, in short, it doesn’t lack power for any creative tasks and more that you throw at this laptop. Whether it be editing on Photoshop, DaVinci, Premiere, or any other creative program, you won’t have a problem with this processor. It’s a very power efficient processor as well so it doesn’t sip as much battery as other cpu’s.
The NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti dedicated GPU inside this laptop is a beast as well, especially for creative tasks. If you need to render big files, especially on the go, you need a GPU that can keep up with you. And I’m happy to say that the 3050 Ti will never keep you short, especially with tight deadlines and rush jobs that a lot of content creators deal with day to day.
And with a powerful GPU that comes with this laptop, you need to have cooling technology that can keep up. The Vivobook has ASUS’ IceCool Pro Thermal System which optimizes your laptop in three ways: unthrottled performance, unobtrusive noise levels, and comfortable surface temperatures. This technology cools the laptop very well which uses components that pull heat away from the CPU and GPU to keep them running efficiently. It features longer heat pipes that transfers thermal energy away from components like where your hands are resting to keep all the components comfortable.
And of course, everybody has to unwind and with the combination of specs that this laptop has, you are sure to be able to game with this laptop. Not just casual gaming, but if you want to play AAA titles at 1080p you can have a wonderful time with this laptop. What a great combination right? Work and play in one portable and good looking device.
Share Your Creativity
All content creators need their content shared with the world. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED allows you to share your content online and offline. It features multiple ports that won’t leave you hanging. This is a breath of fresh air as a lot of laptops these days have suddenly started removing ports.
It has a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (which supports 40Gbps of file transfer speeds as well as support for external GPUs), a full sized HDMI 2.1 port that supports up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz. It also has a very useful microSD Express 7.0 port that allows you to transfer content blazingly fast and of course your usual (but suddenly uncommon) audio combo jack.
So whether you need to share your files online and offline, this laptop has got you covered
Conclusion
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is the ultimate laptop for creators and professionals on the go. Why? Because it’s a device that doesn’t compromise, it doesn’t pull punches at all and allows content creators to create the best possible content possible without fear. It’s a beautiful device that performs just as well as it looks.
So if you’re a content creator out there that wants a laptop that will be your partner for a very long time, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is the way to go. It is available here in the Philippines for PHP 159,995 and is available in one colorway, Zero Degree Black (What a cool name) and a lone variant, 16GB RAM and 512GB of high speed storage. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED will be available in 35 ASUS Concept Stores and 61 partner dealers nationwide. You can check it out right here and if you want to buy the laptop you can also visit ASUS’ website.
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED specs:
16.0-inch, 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED HDR touchscreen display with stylus support
16:10 aspect ratio
0.2ms response time
600nits HDR peak brightness
100% DCI-P3 color gamut
VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600
PANTONE Validated
TÜV Rheinland-certified
Intel Core i9-12900H Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU (6GB GDDR6)
16GB LPDDR5 RAM
512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1x DDR5 SO-DIMM (expansion slot)
1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0×4 (expansion slot)
1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4 (expansion slot)
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2
Bluetooth 5
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports display / power delivery
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x DC-in
Micro SD Express 7.1 card reader
1080p FHD camera w/ privacy shutter
Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel, Touchpad
ASUS DialPad
Built-in speaker & array microphone (Harman/Kardon)
Windows 11 Home
Office Home and Student 2021 included
90WHrs battery w/ 240W AC Adapter
35.54 x 24.85 x 1.99 ~ 2.19 cm
2.30 kg
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