ASUS has officially expanded its workstation lineup in India with the unveiling of the flagship ASUS ProArt P16 and the portable ASUS ProArt P14 creator laptops. Built to execute local generative AI workloads without reliant cloud connectivity, both machines integrate NVIDIA’s powerhouse RTX Spark N1X architecture alongside high-refresh-rate ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreens.
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Announcement Highlights:
- Equipped with NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X chipsets featuring up to a 20-core CPU, 6,144 CUDA GPU cores, and up to 128GB unified memory.
- Pantone Validated 120Hz ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreens reaching up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness.
- ProArt P14 prices start at ₹3,29,990 (~$3,960), while the flagship ProArt P16 begins at ₹4,99,990 (~$6,000) in India.
NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Architecture & On-Device AI Performance
The centerpiece of both new workstation laptops is NVIDIA’s groundbreaking RTX Spark N1X superchip, which combines ARM-based Grace CPU cores with Blackwell graphics architecture. The flagship ASUS ProArt P16 features a 20-core CPU paired with a 6,144-core GPU, supported by up to 128GB of high-speed unified memory. The compact ASUS ProArt P14 runs an 18-core CPU and 5,120-core GPU, paired with 24GB of unified memory in its initial launch SKU.
By unifying system RAM directly across the computing architecture, ASUS targets content creators, 3D animators, and software engineers running local Large Language Models (LLMs) and diffusion pipelines. ASUS states that the hardware platform accelerates over 1,000 native AI workflow applications, including heavy rendering tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, and ComfyUI. Both laptops ship with PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage rated at 1TB capacity.
Lumina Pro OLED Touchscreens & MIL-STD-810H Build Quality
Visual fidelity remains critical for creative workflows, and both laptops introduce ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touch panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and Pantone Validation. The ASUS ProArt P16 mounts a 16-inch 4K OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, delivering up to 1,600 nits of peak HDR brightness. Meanwhile, the smaller ASUS ProArt P14 adopts a 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED display, matching the 1,600-nit peak HDR output and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Despite housing workstation-grade hardware, ASUS engineered thin profiles wrapped in aluminum alloy shells tested against US MIL-STD-810H military standards. The ProArt P16 weighs 1.77kg and measures 1.29cm at its thinnest point, backed by a large 99.9Wh battery. The ProArt P14 scales down to 1.48kg with a 1.39cm chassis and a 90Wh battery. Both models feature the ASUS HapticPad for precision multi-touch navigation and dedicated software customization through the ProArt Creator Hub.
Comparing ASUS ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 Hardware Specs
| Feature | ASUS ProArt P16 | ASUS ProArt P14 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 16-inch 4K Lumina Pro OLED (120Hz, 1600 nits) | 14-inch 3K Lumina Pro OLED (120Hz, 1600 nits) |
| Processor | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (20-core CPU) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (18-core CPU) |
| GPU Cores | 6,144 CUDA Cores | 5,120 CUDA Cores |
| Unified Memory | 64GB or 128GB LPDDR5X | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| Battery | 99.9Wh (140W Type-C) | 90Wh (140W Type-C) |
| Weight & Depth | 1.77 kg / 1.29 cm | 1.48 kg / 1.39 cm |
| Starting Price | ₹4,99,990 (~$6,000) | ₹3,29,990 (~$3,960) |
ProArt Ecosystem Accessories & Indian Market Pricing
Alongside the flagship mobile workstations, ASUS introduced dedicated ecosystem peripherals tailored for workstation environments in India. The ProArt Mouse MD301 is priced at ₹8,499 (~$102) and offers an 8,000 DPI optical sensor capable of tracking on glass surfaces, wave-textured ergonomic grips, and a SmartShift dual-mode scroll wheel. The ProArt Keyboard KD300 costs ₹14,999 (~$180) and features a compact 65% layout equipped with low-profile ASUS RX-RED optical switches, custom sound-dampening foam, and a multi-function side touch bar.
Retail availability for the ASUS ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 has officially commenced in India. Customers can purchase the machines across ASUS Exclusive Stores, Croma, Reliance Digital, Flipkart, Amazon India, and the official ASUS Eshop. The entry-level ASUS ProArt P14 with 24GB RAM sells for ₹3,29,990 (~$3,960). The ASUS ProArt P16 costs ₹4,99,990 (~$6,000) for the 64GB memory variant, reaching ₹6,49,990 (~$7,800) for the top-tier 128GB configuration. ASUS confirmed that a 48GB edition of the P16 and a Neo White variant of the P14 will become available later this month.
