The latest ASUS ZenBook A16 is not just another thin, light business laptop. With its powerful Snapdragon X2 processor, it competes head-to-head with MacBooks, offering excellent CPU performance and a huge battery life that could change the game for creatives.

Despite its high price tag, the Zenbook A16 delivers a lot of power for your money. Its OLED screen is a triumph, bright, crisp, and well saturated – perfect for photo-editing and video work.

The design is unique with a browny-beige colour scheme that sets it apart from the usual black and silver offerings. ASUS has managed to maintain rigidity in its Ceraluminum blend construction, ensuring that this isn't just another plastic-feeling laptop. However, the keyboard's grey keys against the beige background can appear washed out.

Benchmarking shows superb CPU results and excellent battery life, making it a tempting option for professional work. Its performance is very close to Apple M4 territory in our tests, despite not quite catching up with the M5 chip.

In conclusion, while expensive, the Zenbook A16 is a serious contender as an alternative to MacBooks for those seeking a capable laptop that won't break their back – or their budget.