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expiredDr.W posted Oct 10, 2023 05:34 AM
expiredDr.W posted Oct 10, 2023 05:34 AM

ASUS TUF A16 (Open-Box): 16" FHD+, Ryzen 7 7735HS, RX 7600S, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD

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$571

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Select Best Buy Stores has ASUS TUF Gaming A16 16" Laptop (Open Box: Excellent, FA617NS-A16.R77600) on sale for $570.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Note, availability for store pickup is limited and varies by location

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Specs (source):
  • 16" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 165Hz 7ms, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, FreeSync Premium, MUX Switch + AMD Smart Access Graphics
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB L3 cache, up to 4.7 GHz max boost)
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600S, up to 95W (SmartShift), 8GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity: 32GB
  • 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5.2
  • 720P HD camera
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light Touchpad
  • 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
  • 2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x RJ45 LAN port

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Select Best Buy Stores has ASUS TUF Gaming A16 16" Laptop (Open Box: Excellent, FA617NS-A16.R77600) on sale for $570.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Note, availability for store pickup is limited and varies by location

Thanks community member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal

Specs (source):
  • 16" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 165Hz 7ms, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, FreeSync Premium, MUX Switch + AMD Smart Access Graphics
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB L3 cache, up to 4.7 GHz max boost)
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600S, up to 95W (SmartShift), 8GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity: 32GB
  • 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5.2
  • 720P HD camera
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light Touchpad
  • 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
  • 2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x RJ45 LAN port

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Model: ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 16" FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop-AMD Ryzen 7-16GB DDR5 Memory-AMD Radeon RX7600S V8G-512GB PCIe SSD - OFF BLACK

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Dr.Wajahat
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Sure.

1. For just a few dollars more, you're getting an overall better screen in terms of refresh rate, color gamut, and resolution. Yes, the brightness is a bit low as compared to LOQ, but 300-nits isn't bad and overall this has a better display.
2. The processor on this one is more powerful and efficient. Better thermals and battery times as well.
3. Battery is much bigger on this one so noticeably better run times.
4. This is noticeably lighter in weight.
5. Most importantly, since these are gaming laptops, the GPUs are same wattage on both but it's much more powerful on this one.

6. LOQ has an FHD webcam vs HD on this one.
7. LOQ has thunderbolt 4, this neither has thunderbolt 4 nor USB4.

So yes, overall I'd say this is a better package unless any of the above are deal breakers for you.

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Oct 10, 2023 01:41 PM
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PuzzlebobbleOct 10, 2023 01:41 PM
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Ordered this as an open box excellent randomly appeared in stock. Hopefully it arrives and isn't trashed.
Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
almightyartsOct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Anyone know how much worse a "satisfactory" condition open would be ?
Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Marth5454Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Quote from Puzzlebobble :
Ordered this as an open box excellent randomly appeared in stock. Hopefully it arrives and isn't trashed.
Why would it be trashed?
Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
mookothekingOct 10, 2023 01:47 PM
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Out of stock
Oct 10, 2023 01:58 PM
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Joined Nov 2011
Oct 10, 2023 01:58 PM
conqueroryuOct 10, 2023 01:58 PM
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Sadly these open box BB deals are never available in my area (Denver)
Oct 10, 2023 02:02 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 02:02 PM
xKaoSxOct 10, 2023 02:02 PM
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Quote from conqueroryu :
Sadly these open box BB deals are never available in my area (Denver)
Says shipping available
Oct 10, 2023 02:27 PM
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WooHoo2YouOct 10, 2023 02:27 PM
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Quote from xKaoSx :
Says shipping available
Hasn't shown available for me in the last 2 hours, probably a regional thing (I'm in central NC). I ended up buying the HP OMEN (also posted by the good doctor) for $531. On paper I think the ASUS TUF A16 is probably a better deal though. Honestly I was leaning more towards the Intel / Nvidia anyway just because AMD nomenclature confuses me Wink
Last edited by WooHoo2You October 10, 2023 at 07:29 AM.

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Oct 10, 2023 02:52 PM
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ton714Oct 10, 2023 02:52 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 03:00 PM
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zasdfOct 10, 2023 03:00 PM
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I will vote for HP with 4050.
Oct 10, 2023 03:09 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 03:09 PM
TedfromBROct 10, 2023 03:09 PM
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I think both are very similar and it really comes down to personal preference. You can't really go wrong tbh
Oct 10, 2023 03:23 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 03:23 PM
AGA7dOct 10, 2023 03:23 PM
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Quote from zasdf :
I will vote for HP with 4050.
Omen pro:
Slightly better GPU (~10% better)
slightly cheaper

Asus pro:
slightly better screen
better CPU (~ 30% higher passmark)
lighter (4.85 vs 5.4 lb)
larger battery (90WHrs vs 70)

both are great but I bought the Asus one. laugh out loud
Oct 10, 2023 03:36 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 03:36 PM
Dr.PolanskiOct 10, 2023 03:36 PM
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Quote from Puzzlebobble :
Open box satisfactory, price worth the risk?
I wouldn't.
Oct 10, 2023 03:44 PM
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Oct 10, 2023 03:44 PM
airinatoOct 10, 2023 03:44 PM
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Quote from zhamilton05 :
Tuf lineup has come a long way. In 2020-21, they were cheap-feeling and skimped big time on the screen, even though they had a fair amount of power for the price. In 2022, they got a metal lid and a somewhat better screen (I owned the A15). And now for 2023 they finally got that coveted 16:10 aspect ratio. As long as you realize that it's not a thin-&-light, and that 1200p at 16" is not very pixel-rich, this is a fantastic deal.
The entire Tuf line (in everything, not just laptops)changes between lower high end and upper budget every release cycle, asus can't decide what they want Tuf to be. Makes it annoying when you buy the high end, get it again the next time around to find its only a budget model that year.
Oct 10, 2023 05:15 PM
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gullzwayOct 10, 2023 05:15 PM
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Quote from RUsum1 :
Why doesn't mobile app let you see open box prices?
Use Chrome Browser.

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Oct 10, 2023 05:15 PM
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sharris007Oct 10, 2023 05:15 PM
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Quote from RUsum1 :
Why doesn't mobile app let you see open box prices?
I think it sold out. It's no longer showing up as an option now. It did when I bought one.

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