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Title: The ASUS ProArt A16 laptop gets you the latest from AMD and a giant
screen

Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 01:30:37 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/th...

ASUS is updating both its ProArt laptop and its Chromebooks with the latest
internals for Computex 2025, and giving both families of laptops a more
premium look, with new colors and tasteful finishes.

The ASUS ProArt A16 stands out as the most premium pick, with a black
aluminum body, "stealth" hinge that bring the top half of the laptop nearly
flush with the bottom and a smudge-resistant finish that should hopefully
avoid fingerprints. Inside, ASUS is offering an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX processor
and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, both of which qualify the new
ProArt as a Copilot+ PC. That means you'll get access to Windows' growing
list of AI features, and ASUS is also including to apps ΓÇö StoryCube and
MuseTree ΓÇö that can run generative AI models entirely locally. All packed
into a laptop that's around half-an-inch thick and has a 16-inch 4K OLED.

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In terms of Chromebooks, ASUS is offering both normal models and Chromebook
Plus versions that support Google's AI tools. The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
has a 14-inch display that can fold flat and a 1080p webcam, alongside up to
an Intel Core i5 and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. That's enough to offer Gemini
features locally, and you'll get priority access to Gemini Advanced. The only
real disadvantage is the giant ASUS logo that still looks awkward next to the
similarly prominent Chromebook logo, and the limited color options: You can
only pick between white or grey.

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The ASUS Chromebook CX14 and CX15 come with up to an Intel Core N355
processor, put to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of storage. If you're
curious about Google's AI features, you can also purchase a Plus version of
the CX14. Whether you get the 14-inch or 15-inch model, both come with a
respectable selection of ports, including HDMI for connecting to external
displays. Either size also gets a variety of color options: blue, and a
sliver-y grey or a greenish-grey in a either a matte or textured finish.

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The ASUS Chromebook CX34 is available now starting at $400 from both Walmart
and Best Buy. Meanwhile, the rest of the above laptops won't be available
until Q2 2025. The ProArt A16 starts at $2,500 from ASUS' online store and
Best Buy. The Chromebook CX14 starts at $279 from Best Buy or Costco. The
Chromebook Plus CX14 will be available for $429 from Best Buy. And finally
the Chromebook CX15 starts at $220 and will be able to be purchased from Best
Buy and Amazon.

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