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ASUS Creator Laptop Q: 15.6" FHD OLED, i7-13620H, RTX 3050 6GB, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $799.99

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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9, 60Hz, 600-nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600, PANTONE Validated, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Glossy, OLED Display
  • Intel Core i7-13620H Processor (2.4 GHz - 4.9 GHz) 10C/16T, 24MB Cache; 45W TDP
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6, 45W TDP
  • 16GB (8GB Soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR5 4800MHz
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
  • 720p HD Webcam w/ Privacy Shutter
  • RGB Customizable Keyboard Lighting
  • US MIL-STD-810H military-grade standard
  • 70 Whr Battery
  • 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs.)
  • Model: Q530VJ-I73050
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Standard SD card reader
    • 1x DC-in
    • 1x Audio combo jack
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Model: ASUS - Zenbook 15.6" OLED Laptop - Intel Core i7 - NVIDIA RTX3050 6GB - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Black

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Sean62108
11-15-2023 at 12:34 AM.
11-15-2023 at 12:34 AM.
Quote from duijver :
The screen might be nice, but it is still 1080. The extra 200 for a higher res monitor does not justify the price exp when there have been good MSI gaming systems for the same price, 2K screen, and a 4070+ for about the same price.
I compared this Asus 1080P OLED versus the Zenbook 14x 14.5" 2.8K 120hz OLED side by side at BestBuy.

At BestBuy while watching some full screen Youtube 4K HDR video at full resolution, I couldn't tell any noticeable difference between them. The clarity and color and smoothness was virtually indistinguishable with my eyes. Scrolling a webpage with text and images looked nearly the same smoothness. I'm assuming the OLED 1ms that they both have helps a lot more than a higher refresh rate on say a slower IPS panel.

The only difference was the text sharpness if I'm within 18 inches. The text looks super crisp on the 2.8K OLED while on the 1080P you can see a little fuzziness and antialiasing. Hopefully that can be fixed a little with some ClearType adjustments. It isn't that bad if I sit back at a normal distance or if I'm using an external monitor.

If you are gaming on your laptop with FPS the 60hz screen might be holding you back. If you are docking this for the most part I don't think it makes a difference.

Unfortunately it was all ASUS in the area and I couldn't get a side-by-side comparison between this one and an equivalent laptop with a 2K IPS from MSI / HP or another brand I was considering, but it held its own versus a 2.8K OLED.
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Sean62108
11-15-2023 at 12:57 AM.
11-15-2023 at 12:57 AM.
Quote from JRAIDERS92 :
Should I return the MSI GF613 for this? Is this a better deal
Asus = newer gen processor, faster CPU, OLED 60hz 100% DCI-P3, 3050 6GB 45W, Max 40GB DDR5, 2 M.2 slots, HDMI 4K/60hz
MSI = older gen processor, slower CPU, IPS 144hz, 4050 6GB 45W, Max 64GB DD4, 1 M.2 and 1 2.5" slot, HDMI 4K/30hz

I think the MSI is held back with the low TDP versus other gaming laptops I've seen. In my opinion that makes this MSI not that great for gaming. If you are more focused on everything else besides gaming and enjoy having a really great screen to take on the go then this is Asus is a better deal.
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Dannemand
11-15-2023 at 05:53 AM.
11-15-2023 at 05:53 AM.
I looked at this in the store. It has the specs I need, but hard to fall in love with. Its matte black finish feels... not cheap, just not very exclusive either. And it'll bake in the Florida sun.

My interest in this is purely because I need the brightness of its OLED screen since I'd be using it outside much of the time. I don't even need its color accuracy, JUST its brightness.

I'll never use the RTX 3050 as I don't game, and I would prefer a cool Ryzen 7 with iGPU instead.

I really wish the Yoga 7i 16" would come in a brighter variant since 2-in-1 would be perfect for me, and it feels and looks great. But that dim LCD is useless.

As it is, this ASUS is the only decent deal I can find on a 15.6" or larger with a numpad and a bright enough screen; min 16GB RAM, preferably upgradeable; of course upgradeable M.2. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 is a contender (though more expensive) but its AMOLED isn't that bright (350 nits). My wife has the 13" and its barely useable outside.

If anybody has suggestions I am all ears and will be grateful.
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Cocolumen
11-16-2023 at 04:28 PM.
11-16-2023 at 04:28 PM.
May require Bestbuy Membership for this early access

Powerful 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13620H 10-Core (Base Clock 2.9GHz, Up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB Intel Smart cache, 10 cores, 6 Performance-Cores, 4 Efficient-Cores, 16 threads), 180 degree hinge design
[[ Customization ]] Upgraded to 16GB DDR5 SDRAM 4800 MHz | 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 10 Home
Brilliant 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 600 nits OLED Display, 100% DCI-P3, 70% Lower blue-light, NanoEdge 84% screen-to-body ratio, 1 ms response time, Dolby Vision. Powered by NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6, 3DNR FHD webcam with Privacy Shutter and integrated digital microphone
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 1x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Data Transfer through USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Data Transfer / 10Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI v2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1x RJ-45 LAN, 1x Memory Card, 1x Coaxial plug Power Jack
Fullsize Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint Reader with Numpad; Speakers 2Wx2; 90Whr 3-cell lithium-ion battery (up to 8 hours non-gaming battery life); 14.03 x 9.26 x 0.79 inches, 3.97 lbs; Black / black Color; 150W AC Adapter, free ONT 32GB USB Drive
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6534577
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Cocolumen
11-16-2023 at 11:04 PM.
11-16-2023 at 11:04 PM.
Quote from Sean62108 :
I compared this Asus 1080P OLED versus the Zenbook 14x 14.5" 2.8K 120hz OLED side by side at BestBuy.

At BestBuy while watching some full screen Youtube 4K HDR video at full resolution, I couldn't tell any noticeable difference between them. The clarity and color and smoothness was virtually indistinguishable with my eyes. Scrolling a webpage with text and images looked nearly the same smoothness. I'm assuming the OLED 1ms that they both have helps a lot more than a higher refresh rate on say a slower IPS panel.

The only difference was the text sharpness if I'm within 18 inches. The text looks super crisp on the 2.8K OLED while on the 1080P you can see a little fuzziness and antialiasing. Hopefully that can be fixed a little with some ClearType adjustments. It isn't that bad if I sit back at a normal distance or if I'm using an external monitor.

If you are gaming on your laptop with FPS the 60hz screen might be holding you back. If you are docking this for the most part I don't think it makes a difference.

Unfortunately it was all ASUS in the area and I couldn't get a side-by-side comparison between this one and an equivalent laptop with a 2K IPS from MSI / HP or another brand I was considering, but it held its own versus a 2.8K OLED.

Are u referring to the Q420VA Zenbook 14.5 OLED with 13700H?
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11-18-2023 at 03:41 AM.
11-18-2023 at 03:41 AM.
Quote from Cocolumen :
Are u referring to the Q420VA Zenbook 14.5 OLED with 13700H?
Yes I am. Q420VA-EVO.I7512

As an update to my previous comment about the this Q530 not being as sharp with text. I went to a different BestBuy yesterday and the text didn't have that issue. It was like I expect a 15.6" with 1080P should be.

Perhaps the first one just had ClearType off. Or maybe the coating on the screen was bad like how some people complained about it on the recent BestBuy Q420VA deal on Slickdeals.

I hope when I get mine it'll be like the second BestBuy's version.​
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Baldie
11-23-2023 at 01:07 PM.
11-23-2023 at 01:07 PM.
Looks like deal is dead
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