In battery mode, the system slows our device down from 54 to 15 watts, which is also noticeable in the performance. However, this did not represent much added value in tests, apart from the necessity to wear the headset when the fans run at a permanently high 5,600 RPM. For everyday tasks there is the standard mode, and app also allows to set the fans to full speed. We tested the device in the performance mode, which is available in Asus ProArt Creator Hub and dynamically adapts the cooling to the required tasks.

On the one hand, this is also due to the installed cooling system, which is also designed for a combined TDP of 140W. In our Cinebench Multi endurance test, the performance is on the expected level and thus easily outperforms the HP ZBook Fury's Intel Core i9-11950H installed. The processor cores can clock from 2.6 to 5 GHz and support DDR4-3200 memory. The chip has a TDP of 45 watts, which was however configured higher in our test sample and increases to a permanent 54 watts depending on the application scenario. The Intel Xeon W11955M, which is designed for mobile workstations, is manufactured in the new 10 nm SuperFin process and, in comparison to the Intel Core i9-11950H additionally offers support for ECC memory. Let's now talk about the Tiger-Lake octa-core CPU, which was introduced in the 2nd quarter of 2021. Asus has also made a recess in the back center of the stand that allows more fresh air to pass through in order to optimize the cooling of the device. These higher feet cause the keyboard to be higher than the palm rest. What also stands out about the case are the high feet, which are supposed to provide the user with more comfort while typing. The design of the Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 is decent and looks very neat with the arrangement of the keyboard, trackpad and Asus Dial. In addition, the Asus Dial Controller can be used for faster adjustment of the brightness or volume of the system.

A special feature of the device is the Asus Dial Controller, which is embedded next to the trackpad and can, for example, make controlling some functions in image and video editing programs particularly precise. The case is made of metal with coated magnesium alloy, which gives it a matte, glittery and also rougher surface. The case of the Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 is very sturdy and with 2.4 kg it's relatively light for its size.

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