ASUS · 2024
ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606, 2024)
H7606, 2024
A 1.81 kg creator machine with a 4K 120 Hz OLED touch panel, 64 GB, and an RTX 4070, well-supported on Linux via asus-linux.org.
from € 2.999 $2,699 RRP
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- Best for creative work AI and data work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, build, and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 9/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Works · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Strix Point plus a 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode. org project: asusctl handles fan curves and keyboard, supergfxctl handles the GPU mode.
asus-linux.org: setup guide →Show full report
xctl handles the GPU mode. NVIDIA proprietary driver required for the dGPU. Strix Point s2idle wants kernel 6.10 or newer for the deepest idle states. The 4K OLED touch panel works; pen input is detected but pressure tuning is limited. Speaker quirk needs the ASUS audio fix. The 64 GB is soldered.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (105W) |
| RAM | 64 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 @ 120Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.81 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 90 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606, 2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). Strix Point plus a 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode.
- What does the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606, 2024) cost?
- RRP is about 2699 USD (2999 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606, 2024) good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 7/10 on value and 9/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606, 2024)?
- 1.81 kg (3.99 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 90 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 64 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 2048 GB on this configuration.
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from € 2.999 $2,699 RRP
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