Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expiredDr.W posted Jan 15, 2024 3:17 PM

ASUS Creator Laptop Q (Open-Box/Excellent): 15.6" 2.8K OLED, i9-13900H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM

$779

$1,300

40% off
+ Free Shippingat Best Buy
45.9K Views
Visit Best Buy
Deal Details
Best Buy has ASUS Creator Laptop Q Open-Box Excellent (Q540VJ-I93050; 2023 Model) on sale for $778.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Note, product is an open box excellent condition unit. Ensure that you select it in the 'Open Box' tab under the 'Buying Options' section. Open-Box Good is also available for $748.99. Availability may vary by location.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 2880x1620 2.8K 120Hz OLED Display, PANTONE Validated, 600nits Peak
  • Intel i9-13900H 14-Core (6P+8E) / 20-Thread Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics w/ MUX Switch
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800MHz Memory (8GB Soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM)
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • HD Webcam w/ Windows Hello
  • WiFi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Inputs:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C)
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4.0
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x SD Card Reader
  • 70 Wh Battery
  • ~1.8 kg (~4 lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

Original Post

Written by Dr.W
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has ASUS Creator Laptop Q Open-Box Excellent (Q540VJ-I93050; 2023 Model) on sale for $778.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Note, product is an open box excellent condition unit. Ensure that you select it in the 'Open Box' tab under the 'Buying Options' section. Open-Box Good is also available for $748.99. Availability may vary by location.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 2880x1620 2.8K 120Hz OLED Display, PANTONE Validated, 600nits Peak
  • Intel i9-13900H 14-Core (6P+8E) / 20-Thread Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics w/ MUX Switch
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800MHz Memory (8GB Soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM)
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • HD Webcam w/ Windows Hello
  • WiFi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Inputs:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C)
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4.0
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x SD Card Reader
  • 70 Wh Battery
  • ~1.8 kg (~4 lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

Community Voting

Deal Score
+47
Good Deal

Price Intelligence

Deal History

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Top Comments

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

61 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 15, 2024 5:34 PM
136 Comments
Joined Mar 2021
OliveTank571Jan 15, 2024 5:34 PM
136 Comments
This any good?
Jan 15, 2024 5:41 PM
45 Comments
Joined Jun 2023
MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWJan 15, 2024 5:41 PM
45 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMW

Based on specs, looks like it might throttle a bunch. Anybody know?
1
Jan 15, 2024 5:43 PM
270 Comments
Joined Apr 2019
AEIOUBJan 15, 2024 5:43 PM
270 Comments
Ram upgradable?
Jan 15, 2024 5:45 PM
45 Comments
Joined Jun 2023
MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWJan 15, 2024 5:45 PM
45 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMW

Quote from AEIOUB :
Ram upgradable?
Only 1 slot is upgradable.
2
Jan 15, 2024 5:47 PM
270 Comments
Joined Apr 2019
AEIOUBJan 15, 2024 5:47 PM
270 Comments
Quote from MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMW :
Only 1 slot is upgradable.
Thanks, upto? 32Gb?
Jan 15, 2024 5:52 PM
270 Comments
Joined Apr 2019
AEIOUBJan 15, 2024 5:52 PM
270 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank AEIOUB

Quote from AEIOUB :
Thanks, upto? 32Gb?
According to ASUS it's 24gb but looks like many have tried 32 and even a total of 54gb with no issues
3
Jan 15, 2024 5:54 PM
743 Comments
Joined Dec 2022
BlueDesk9616Jan 15, 2024 5:54 PM
743 Comments
Quote from AEIOUB :
Ram upgradable?
It has 8GB soldered and 8GB in an upgradeable slot.
Quote from OliveTank571 :
This any good?
Yes, though I'd say the RTX 3050 is serviceable but not great as it was the bottom-tier discrete GPU offering from Nvidia and has been superseded by the 4050 mobile.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 15, 2024 5:56 PM
5.3K Comments
Joined Jun 2010
wpcJan 15, 2024 5:56 PM
5.3K Comments
Quote from BlueDesk9616 :
It has 8GB soldered and 8GB in an upgradeable slot.

Yes, though I'd say the RTX 3050 is serviceable but not great as it was the bottom-tier discrete GPU offering from Nvidia and has been superseded by the 4050 mobile.
by serviceable you mean you can swap it out?
2
Jan 15, 2024 6:03 PM
37 Comments
Joined Nov 2022
OliveHome816Jan 15, 2024 6:03 PM
37 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank OliveHome816

Quote from wpc :
by serviceable you mean you can swap it out?
...no
1
Jan 15, 2024 6:04 PM
10.3K Comments
Joined Nov 2013
AdelleyJan 15, 2024 6:04 PM
10.3K Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Adelley

Quote from wpc :
by serviceable you mean you can swap it out?
I think it's just a fancy way of saying "It'll work.."
1
4
Jan 15, 2024 6:11 PM
5.3K Comments
Joined Jun 2010
wpcJan 15, 2024 6:11 PM
5.3K Comments
Quote from Adelley :
I think it's just a fancy way of saying "It'll work.."
oh... that's quite fancy language that I don't understand...
1
2
Jan 15, 2024 6:26 PM
743 Comments
Joined Dec 2022
BlueDesk9616Jan 15, 2024 6:26 PM
743 Comments
Quote from wpc :
by serviceable you mean you can swap it out?
as others mentioned it just means it gets the job done, as in it meets the requirements for the vast majority of games but keep your expectations low and certainly don't buy it for that sole intended purpose.
Jan 15, 2024 7:07 PM
544 Comments
Joined Sep 2008
cldmelloJan 15, 2024 7:07 PM
544 Comments
I'd say it's a good buy @ Best Buy except for that one fixed RAM slot😀
Jan 15, 2024 7:11 PM
223 Comments
Joined Aug 2016
allen.0111Jan 15, 2024 7:11 PM
223 Comments
Quote from OliveTank571 :
This any good?
Depends on what your needs are. I'd say it's a solid laptop at this price point. It's a bit of a fingerprint magnet but any basically black laptop will be

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 15, 2024 7:12 PM
176 Comments
Joined May 2012
dreagus001Jan 15, 2024 7:12 PM
176 Comments
Quote from BlueDesk9616 :
It has 8GB soldered and 8GB in an upgradeable slot.

Yes, though I'd say the RTX 3050 is serviceable but not great as it was the bottom-tier discrete GPU offering from Nvidia and has been superseded by the 4050 mobile.
adjust some settings and turn on DLSS and this should be good to go. stock it probably wont offer much

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!