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ASUS Zenbook Laptop: 14.5" 2.8K OLED Touch, i7-13700H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Expired

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Best Buy has ASUS Zenbook 14.5" 2.8K OLED Laptop (Inkwell Gray, Q420VA-EVO.I7512) on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS Zenbook 14.5" 2.8K OLED Laptop (Inkwell Gray, Q420VA-EVO.I7512) on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free.

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Spec:
  • 14.5" 2880x1800 120Hz 0.2ms 400-nits Touch OLED Display, 550-nits Peak, 100% DCI-P3
  • Intel Core i7-13700H (6P+8E) 2.4 GHz Processor
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 16GB LPDDR5 Ram
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 90W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 3 Cell 70 WHr battery
  • 3.44 lbs

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$699 for new, $50 cheaper than last deal:
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Spec:
14.5" 2880x1800 120Hz 0.2ms 400-nits Touch OLED Display, 550-nits Peak, 100% DCI-P3
Intel Core i7-13700H (6P+8E) 2.4 GHz Processor
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
16GB LPDDR5 Ram
512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Windows 11 Home
Backlit Keyboard
Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
Ports:
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
1x HDMI 2.1
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
90W USB-C Power Adapter
3 Cell 70 WHr battery
3.44 lbs

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Model: ASUS - Zenbook 14.5" 2.8K OLED Laptop - Intel Evo Platform - 13th Gen Core i7 Processor with 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Inkwell Gray

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Swap out that 512gb for a 2TB and this machine will be great for years. If you don't need a dedicated GPU, then you will love this machine. Amazing screen.
Good laptop and good configuration. This is a steal at $700, imo. This is one of the very few devices that cater towards people who want fairly powerful hardware with an iGPU in an ultrabook-like package. What some laptops do to crunch a dGPU down into a fairly small package is impressive, but it's nice when catered more towards an iGPU for those that want better battery life for office/productivity needs.

I had a couple delivered from this deal (~$565 open box, mostly dead now) a couple days ago. I've already replaced the SSD in one with a 2GB SN850X and had no hardware problems (some driver issues, posted my solution for the SSD during Windows Install here since Asus's support and docs were wrong), and so far I'm quite happy with it! If you do crack yours open, some videos show similar cases with hidden screws under rubber feet, but this one has no hidden screws to worry about. Just take the obvious ones out and be careful not to break plastic snaps. Asus's downloadable service guide/PDF is useful in walking you through this.

Random Benchmarks:

CrystalDiskMark:
I didn't bench the stock 512GB SSD but I found somebody who did and it shows:
SEQ1M Q8T1: 4221.50/1820.33
SEQ1M Q1T1: 2165.70/1626.61
RND4K Q8T1: 441.52/492.50
RND4K Q1T1: 64.58/138.05

I benched the SN850X 2TB I upgraded my 14X to from the last deal and I see (same 5 pass/1GiB settings):
SEQ1M Q8T1: 6384.54/6102.03
SEQ1M Q1T1: 3347.59/3698.74
RND4K Q8T1: 602.47/636.08
RND4K Q1T1: 70.27/194.31

SSD was definitely worth upgrading, although I'm wondering if there's something I can do better (like drivers, which I haven't really finished installing 🤣) since some of these numbers still appear low.

GeekBench 6:
My first and only run (I'll run a few more in the next couple days, need to hit the road to travel in a minute):
Single-Core CPU: 2364 (I see posts online at ~2500)
Multi-Core CPU: 12752 (I see posts online at ~13500)
OpenCL GPU: 17000 (yeah, nice round number) - This is generally pretty high compared to online posts
Vulkan GPU: 22100 - This is generally pretty high compared to online posts
This is an excellent price. This YouTuber called it a steal, even at a $1k price just two months ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oje-z5ygI2s

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07-27-2023 at 10:06 AM.

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Swap out that 512gb for a 2TB and this machine will be great for years. If you don't need a dedicated GPU, then you will love this machine. Amazing screen.
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07-27-2023 at 10:56 AM.
07-27-2023 at 10:56 AM.
This is an excellent price. This YouTuber called it a steal, even at a $1k price just two months ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oje-z5ygI2s
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07-27-2023 at 11:22 AM.

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07-27-2023 at 11:22 AM.
Good laptop and good configuration. This is a steal at $700, imo. This is one of the very few devices that cater towards people who want fairly powerful hardware with an iGPU in an ultrabook-like package. What some laptops do to crunch a dGPU down into a fairly small package is impressive, but it's nice when catered more towards an iGPU for those that want better battery life for office/productivity needs.

I had a couple delivered from this deal (~$565 open box, mostly dead now) a couple days ago. I've already replaced the SSD in one with a 2GB SN850X and had no hardware problems (some driver issues, posted my solution for the SSD during Windows Install here since Asus's support and docs were wrong), and so far I'm quite happy with it! If you do crack yours open, some videos show similar cases with hidden screws under rubber feet, but this one has no hidden screws to worry about. Just take the obvious ones out and be careful not to break plastic snaps. Asus's downloadable service guide/PDF is useful in walking you through this.

Random Benchmarks:

CrystalDiskMark:
I didn't bench the stock 512GB SSD but I found somebody who did and it shows:
SEQ1M Q8T1: 4221.50/1820.33
SEQ1M Q1T1: 2165.70/1626.61
RND4K Q8T1: 441.52/492.50
RND4K Q1T1: 64.58/138.05

I benched the SN850X 2TB I upgraded my 14X to from the last deal and I see (same 5 pass/1GiB settings):
SEQ1M Q8T1: 6384.54/6102.03
SEQ1M Q1T1: 3347.59/3698.74
RND4K Q8T1: 602.47/636.08
RND4K Q1T1: 70.27/194.31

SSD was definitely worth upgrading, although I'm wondering if there's something I can do better (like drivers, which I haven't really finished installing 🤣) since some of these numbers still appear low.

GeekBench 6:
My first and only run (I'll run a few more in the next couple days, need to hit the road to travel in a minute):
Single-Core CPU: 2364 (I see posts online at ~2500)
Multi-Core CPU: 12752 (I see posts online at ~13500)
OpenCL GPU: 17000 (yeah, nice round number) - This is generally pretty high compared to online posts
Vulkan GPU: 22100 - This is generally pretty high compared to online posts
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ThirstyCruz
07-27-2023 at 12:39 PM.
07-27-2023 at 12:39 PM.
I finally bought it! Will return Asus ZenBook 14X w/MX550 dGPU (Geekbench 6 scores @ 41000) which is meh but effectively adds 2gb more ram Its 14", 90Hz, i7-1260P. It does have the screenpad/mouse combo which is neat, and really no complaints since I paid $550 for it on Amazon Open Box and it arrived in new condition.

However for $150 I get a slightly bigger screen, 120hz, HDMI 2.1, 13th Gen H processor, and full warranty. No screenpad, which can be useful actually but certainly the other gains on this new model makes up for it.

Y'all think it's worth spending $150 more on this newest model? Unfortunately no open box anywhere around me
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07-27-2023 at 12:50 PM.
07-27-2023 at 12:50 PM.
Really want a OLED screen laptop. But my 3-year old HP is still adequate. Oh, well. Next year maybe.
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07-27-2023 at 12:52 PM.
07-27-2023 at 12:52 PM.
Quote from Jaxidian :
Good laptop and good configuration. This is a steal at $700, imo. This is one of the very few devices that cater towards people who want fairly powerful hardware with an iGPU in an ultrabook-like package. What some laptops do to crunch a dGPU down into a fairly small package is impressive, but it's nice when catered more towards an iGPU for those that want better battery life for office/productivity needs.

I had a couple delivered from this deal (~$565 open box, mostly dead now) a couple days ago. I've already replaced the SSD in one with a 2GB SN850X and had no hardware problems (some driver issues, posted my solution for the SSD during Windows Install here since Asus's support/...), and so far I'm quite happy with it! If you do crack yours open, some videos show similar cases with hidden screws under rubber feet, but this one has no hidden screws to worry about. Just take the obvious ones out and be careful not to break plastic snaps. Asus's downloadable service guide/PDF is useful in walking you through this.

Random Benchmarks:
I didn't bench the stock SSD but I found somebody who did and it shows:
SEQ1M Q8T1: 4221.50/1820.33
SEQ1M Q1T1: 2165.70/1626.61
RND4K Q8T1: 441.52/492.50
RND4K Q1T1: 64.58/138.05

I benched the SN850X 2TB I upgraded my 14X to from the last deal and I see (same 5 pass/1GiB settings):
SEQ1M Q8T1: 6384.54/6102.03
SEQ1M Q1T1: 3347.59/3698.74
RND4K Q8T1: 602.47/636.08
RND4K Q1T1: 70.27/194.31

SSD was definitely worth upgrading, although I'm wondering if there's something I can do better (like drivers, which I haven't really finished installing 🤣) since some of these numbers still appear low.

Could you run GB6 for both CPU and Xe graphics.

I'm about to return 14x with 1260p and MX550 but just realized I can get same model with RTX 2050. Its not great but for a thin and light, extra 4gb RAM and some dGPU is better than none (except for battery life!).

How long does yours last on full charge? Really appreciate it!
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07-27-2023 at 01:01 PM.
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anyone using this with egpu?
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07-27-2023 at 01:08 PM.
07-27-2023 at 01:08 PM.
I bought this last month in 800 from Bestbuy. Will they do price adjustment?
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07-27-2023 at 01:11 PM.
Quote from Jaxidian :
Good laptop and good configuration. This is a steal at $700, imo. This is one of the very few devices that cater towards people who want fairly powerful hardware with an iGPU in an ultrabook-like package. What some laptops do to crunch a dGPU down into a fairly small package is impressive, but it's nice when catered more towards an iGPU for those that want better battery life for office/productivity needs.

I had a couple delivered from this deal (~$565 open box, mostly dead now) a couple days ago. I've already replaced the SSD in one with a 2GB SN850X and had no hardware problems (some driver issues, posted my solution for the SSD during Windows Install here since Asus's support/...), and so far I'm quite happy with it! If you do crack yours open, some videos show similar cases with hidden screws under rubber feet, but this one has no hidden screws to worry about. Just take the obvious ones out and be careful not to break plastic snaps. Asus's downloadable service guide/PDF is useful in walking you through this.

Random Benchmarks:
I didn't bench the stock SSD but I found somebody who did and it shows:
SEQ1M Q8T1: 4221.50/1820.33
SEQ1M Q1T1: 2165.70/1626.61
RND4K Q8T1: 441.52/492.50
RND4K Q1T1: 64.58/138.05

I benched the SN850X 2TB I upgraded my 14X to from the last deal and I see (same 5 pass/1GiB settings):
SEQ1M Q8T1: 6384.54/6102.03
SEQ1M Q1T1: 3347.59/3698.74
RND4K Q8T1: 602.47/636.08
RND4K Q1T1: 70.27/194.31

SSD was definitely worth upgrading, although I'm wondering if there's something I can do better (like drivers, which I haven't really finished installing 🤣) since some of these numbers still appear low.
Helluva deal if gaming isn't needed. Sheesh
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07-27-2023 at 01:13 PM.
07-27-2023 at 01:13 PM.
Double checking... Doesn't seem like it can... Can this function in tablet mode? I see the screen can go 180... Waiting for my dell 2in1 16 oled to show up tomorrow.
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07-27-2023 at 01:14 PM.
07-27-2023 at 01:14 PM.
I purchased this earlier this month for $799 and returned it on the last day I could. It was a great computer but the combination of the super glossy screen and OLED PWM gave me a headache if I used it longer than 30 minutes. The chassis was always warm to the touch which I guess is an Intel trademark. I also used it with a thunderbolt dock and it worked great with no issues. I wonder why the price on this one keeps dropping?
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07-27-2023 at 01:20 PM.
07-27-2023 at 01:20 PM.
Imagine battery life on this thing kind of sucks right?
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