ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED Review and Manual User Guide

At ASUS, we strive to change the way we approach established technologies to provide a unique experience to our users. Take the keyboard for example, the overall design philosophy has remained relatively unchanged for many generations…Until now.

Introducing new device Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, the most powerful Zenbook ever. Unlike traditional laptops, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is using our cutting-edge, precision engineered AAS Ultra mechanism which seamlessly tilts up the keyboard by 7 degrees when opening the lid.

This provides an ergonomic typing experience and creates a 14.5mm air intake gap on three sides of the device, which increases airflow by 30%. We have also added our new 3D vapor chamber design, which allows the heat to dissipate in every direction. And by removing the copper plate between the CPU, GPU and the vapor chamber, we can achieve lower temperatures and higher efficiency in a thinner chassis. Combined with our AJF system with two quiet IceBlades fans, the laptop’s surface temperature is reduced by up to 7°C and results in better performance with up to 140 W combined TDP in performance mode while running quieter than 40 db in standard mode. This Zenbook comes equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H CPU with 14 cores and 20 threads.

Combined with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6Gb of VRAM. To unleash the full capabilities of this powerful combination, the thermal solution works with the AAS Ultra technology to keep everything cool and unthrottled, even at the maximum 140-watt combined TDP. With 32GB of RAM and 2TB of gen 4.0 x 4 PCIe SSDs, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED can handle any task you throw at it, instantly. Enhance, render, and edit fine details, all in a blink of an eye. Working with extra-large 3D model is 2 times snappier than the previous 15” Zenbook Pro. It’s also up to 2 times faster in Maya, which means film makers can enjoy smooth workflow developing 3D animations films and anything that requires graphics intensive visual effects.

Editing RAW images with Photoshop are 1.9 times faster. In Blender, architects and interior designers can cut their rendering times by 52%. The overall system performance and responsiveness is up to nearly 1.6 times faster in document editing, spreadsheets and web browsing.

Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED features

For the ultimate visual experience, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED features the world’s leading 4K NanoEdge touch display with 90% screen-to-body ratio, that takes advantage of our bundled ASUS Pen 2.0. With an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio and 0.2 ms response time, the display is Dolby Vision certified and PANTONE Validated to ensure fast and accurate rendering. With 550 nits peak brightness, it’s also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for deep blacks to give you ultra-realistic details. Its cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut coverage delivers ultra-vivid colors.

To keep your eyes comfortable and safe during long viewing sessions, it’s also TÜV Rheinland and SGS certified. The tough Corning Gorilla glass provides damage and scratch resistance from everyday handling and use. Discover new ways to work with the updated ASUS Dial, an intuitive physical controller that gives you instant and precise fingertip control over settings in your creative apps. At only 3.2 mm, it now sits flush to the keyboard deck. Get easy access to all the functions available in Adobe Creative Cloud right at your fingertips. Quickly change brush size and saturation, adjust layer opacity, or rapidly edit fine details, with the intuitive wheel layout.

Adjust screen brightness and volume or scroll vertically to make your creative workflow smoother. ASUS Dial works seamlessly with every app, including creator software like: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects and Illustrator, and also any other software app that supports default shortcut functions like PPT, or even WORD. Alternatively, customize the ASUS Dial in the creator hub app to match your workflow, or even for other programs such as Excel or Chrome. With the unprecedented power in an ultra-thin laptop – only 16.9mm at the thinnest point, the whole unibody design is CNC-machined for extra durability from super-tough 6000-series aluminum alloy to the AAS Ultra hinge which passed over 30, 000 test cycles. With its matte Tech Black, all-metal construction, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED exudes a sophisticated look and feel.

This device features a precision unibody enclosures milled from an extruded block of aluminum, allowing them to get even thinner while retaining rigid durability and a stronger, cleaner, and more polished design. Extruded aluminum sheets are cut into blocks that undergo 20 separate milling operations.

After 35 days and over 60 procedures, it is carved from 7 kilos of aluminum to a 765g ultra-light chassis. The anti-fingerprint coating on the outer surfaces keeps the elegant finish pristine. Meanwhile, the lid features our new Intelligent Lighting, illuminating our new monogram logo and both sides of the angled keyboard deck. Our new Intelligent Lighting system, exclusive to the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, not only illuminates the logo and keyboard deck but adds a whole new dimension to your creative experience with the world’s 1st per-key White RGB keyboard backlighting.

Through the MyASUS app, enable a variety of intelligent lighting effects, for example, when switching between fan profiles, reminding you when you’re running low on battery, or even to notify you when you receive an important email. Or simply configure a selection of custom, ambient lighting modes to suit your needs. The AAS ultra design on the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED provides a 7 degrees ergonomic typing angle by lifting and tilting the keyboard smoothly towards the user.

In addition, the latest ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad are engineered to enable an unrivaled input experience. The ASUS ErgoSense keyboard is fine-tuned for an incredibly satisfying feel with the optimum bounce and key travel. The 0.2 mm key-cap dish is designed to match the shape of your fingertips. The smooth-edged indent is carefully crafted for a comfortable and precise feel when in contact with the keys.

Good tactile feedback is important to let you know that your key press has been registered. The long 1.4 mm key travel lets you type with just the right amount of pressure.

With the combination of our innovative AAS Ultra design and ErgoSense technology, enjoy the best typing experience available. To further enhance your efficiency and creativity, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is equipped with the world’s 1st ever Haptic NumberPad, now 84% larger than the previous generation.

The Zenbook uses LRA technology for the most precise haptic feedback and can be customized to user’s preferences in the Microsoft settings. Measuring 150 by 90 mm, the touchpad contains pressure sensors underneath the surface, allowing for accurate and rewarding navigation feedback.

The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is packed with all the I/O ports you need for easy connectivity to your devices and peripherals. Two of the latest ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support fast charging, up to 2x 4K or 1x 8K external displays and up to 40 Gbps data transfers.

There is also an HDMI 2.1 port and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port alongside the latest and world’s fastest SD Express 7.0 card reader. And don’t worry about breaking your creative flow, with our high-capacity 96 Wh battery, this Zenbook will keep up with you throughout the day and see you through even the most demanding creative sessions.

The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED has the most impressive sound system we ever designed, our smart –amp powered six-speaker setup are certified by the experts at Harman Kardon and supports Dolby Atmos for immersive and spatial realistic sound. The premium Cirrus Logic smart amplifier chips provide the distortion-free audio, and the tilting mechanism directs the sound from the dual tweeters to create a better stereo image for enhanced listening pleasure.

In total, there are two high-frequency tweeters and four low-frequency woofers that deliver powerful, immersive, and crystal-clear sound, turning it into the ultimate machine for entertainment and video conferencing. During group calls, the Zenbook uses an impressive quad mic setup: 2 microphones on the back, and 2 in the front, allowing for 360 degrees audio capture. The improved Full HD webcam now comes with a larger sensor, as well as our improved 3DNR technology and ASUS AI effects, ensuring crisp and clear video calls.

The ASUS AI Effects feature comes packed with several useful image-processing, including Background Blurring; Lighting Optimization; as well as Motion and Eye Tracking.

The IR camera supports Windows Hello, to give you access to quick and secure logins into your account, as well as the new ASUS AdaptiveLock feature. Powered by the new Intel Visual Sensing Controller, ASUS AdaptiveLock automatically locks the laptop as you move away from it and logs you back in as you approach it.

Alright, that’s about it for the next generation of our one-of-a-kind Zenbook Pro 16X OLED. With our truly innovative AAS Ultra design, discover new creative possibilities with improved performance in a compact 16-inch form factor. For those seeking premium quality materials and exclusive design, while having the ultimate companion for all your demanding tasks, there is no better choice than the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED.

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