Laptop Review: ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77

The ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 is an extremely powerful laptop with 6 core i7 9750H processor and a Quadro RTX 5000 with 16 GB of VRAM. The display here is the 60Hz 4K UHD panel by AU Optronics. Other specs include 48 GB RAM (16GB + 32GB) and 2x 1 TB Samsung PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR-00000 M.2 SSDs. This laptop is not for everyone if you are professional creators, engineers, or architects this is a great laptop for you. But it is still by no amount a perfect laptop so let’s go over its pros and cons first.

Cons

• The RAM the 48GB (16GB + 32GB) configuration does not run in the dual-channel due to obvious reasons.
• No card-reader and biometrics
• No Thunderbolt 3

Pros

• Robust built quality with a portable design.
• 4K Display with 100% AdobeRGB.
• Top tier performance.
• Stays quiet under heavy load.

Design and Ports

The ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 chassis uses a combination magnesium-alloy interior and an aluminum lid-cover with a brushed finish. The design looks quite but still has a premium feel to it and considering its specs it still maintains a relatively light and portable chassis. The rubber feet on the bottom a fairly tall provides it a nice airflow and a slightly better typing experience.

Ports:

• HDMI 2. 0
• RJ45
• USB-C Gen 2
• 3x USB 3. 1 Gen 1
• 1x Microphone-in jack/Headphone-out jack
• 1x Audio jack

Keyboard and Trackpad

The keyboard on the ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 is a chicklet style with a bright backlight. The Numpad is missing on this one and the typing experience is not the best on this one. The trackpad on the other hand has a smooth glass surface with windows precision drivers is great for day-to-day use.

Display: 4K UHD (AU Optronics AUO31EB)

The 4K panel on the StudioBook Pro 15 is one of the best 4K display panels on a laptop in 2020 and doesn’t suffer from and noticeable issues such as backlight bleeding and PWM flickering. With an excellent calibration out of the box, the display here delivers decent blacks with reasonably high brightness for outdoor use.

Display Specs:

• Panel HardwareID: AU Optronics AUO31EB (B156ZAN03.1)
• Coverage: 99.9% sRGB | 99.5% AdobeRGB | 87.6% DCI P3;
• Measured Gamma: 2.19;
• Max brightness: 400 Nits;
• Contrast Ratio: 1435:1;
• Colour Temperature: 6500 K;
• Black on max brightness: 0.25 cd/m2;
• PWM Flickering: No;
• Response Time: 30 ms

Storage: 2 TB (2x 1 TB Samsung PM981)

The storage on the ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500 is configured at 2 TB and occupies 2x M.2 Slots. The storage drives here are the 2x 1 TB Samsung PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR-00000 drives occupying the 2x PCIe x4. Making it an extremely fast storage solution with high transfer speeds.

RAM: 48 GB

The 48GB RAM here is configured at 16GB + 32GB running at 2666MHz. The 16 GB memory stick is soldered on the motherboard while the 32 GB occupies the one SO-DIMM slot. The lack of a dual-channel configuration will take a slight hit on performance.

CPU: 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H

The Intel Core i7-9750H is a high-end processor for Gaming laptops. The six cores processor comes with 12 Threads and is based on the Coffee Lake architecture. The 9750H has a base clock of 2.6 GHz and the clock speed can be turbo boosted to up to 4 GHz (with 6 cores) or 4.5 GHz (one core). When compared to its previous generation, the 9750H sees a slight improvement in L3 cache and clock speeds. Intel has specified a TDP of 45 watts, therefore the i7 is only suited for bulkier Gaming Laptops with good cooling solutions. The CPU can also be configured to 35 Watt using cTDP-down, resulting in reduced performance.

Performance

The Intel Core i7-9750H is comparable to the older Core i7-7820HQ when it comes to single-core performance. However, the latest i7 9750H Coffee Lake CPUs offer a Hexa core configuration therefore you will see up to 50% faster results in multithreaded benchmarks when compared to the i5 9300H.

GPU: NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 16GB VRAM

The Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q is based on the Turing architecture and 12 nm manufacturing process and is based on the same chip as the RTX 2080(Mobile) the TU104 chip but with more Shrader cores. The Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q is a really great GPU for Programmers, Designers, Architects, and Animators.

GPU Specs:

• Memory Type: GDDR6
• Architecture: Turing
• Memory Speed: 14000 MHz
• Memory Bus Width: 256 Bit
• VRAM: 16 GB
• Manufacturing process: 12Nm
• TDP: 80 Watts
• Memory bandwidth: 448.0 GB/s

How is ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 for Photo/Video Editing?

The ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500 is capable of editing 4k footage with not much difficulty while simultaneously rendering footage extremely fast and with the massive 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD you can store a lot of projects.

How is the ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 for CAD Applications?

For CAD applications such as Solid Works and Auto CAD, the StudioBook Pro 15 with its 9th Gen i7 9750H processor and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q should be able to handle complex professional workloads with little to no difficulty.

How is the ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T-XS77 for Gaming?

The ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500 is capable of playing almost every AAA title at 4k the only limitation here is the 60Hz display.

Gaming Benchmarks

• Below 20 FPS– Unplayable/laggy/stuttery
• 20-30 FPS– Below average, acceptable for some laggy for others.
• 30-45 FPS– Average, acceptable for most people.
• 45-60 FPS– Above Average, Smooth animation/No lag.
• 60-90 FPS– Semi-Professional.
• Above 90 FPS– God tier/Hardcore/Professional.

Fortnite

• Low ( 720p): 60 FPS
• Mid ( 1080p): 60 FPS
• high (1080p): 60 FPS
• ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• QHD (1440p): 60 FPS

PUBG ( PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds)

• Low ( 768p): 20 FPS
• Mid ( 1080p): 60 FPS
• high (1080p): 60 FPS
• ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• 4k (2160p): 35 FPS

GTA V

• high (1080p): 60 FPS
• ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• QHD (1440p): 60 FPS

CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global Offesnsive)

• Low (768p): 60 FPS
• High (768p): 60 FPS
• Ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• 4k (2160p): 60 FPS

League of Legends

• • Ultra (1080p): 60 FPS

Overwatch

• Low (720p): 60 FPS
• Mid ( 1080p): 60 FPS
• high (1080p): 60 FPS
• ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• 4k (2160p): 60 FPS

Apex Legends

• Low (720p): 60 FPS
• Mid ( 1080p): 60 FPS
• high (1080p): 60 FPS
• ultra (1080p): 60 FPS
• 4k (2160p): 53 FPS