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Nov 25, 2024 6:33 AM

ASUS Vivobook S 16 Laptop: Ryzen 9 8945HS, 16" 3.2K OLED 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Best Buy has ASUS Vivobook S 16 Laptop (Neutral Black; M5606UA-DS96) on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup if stock is available.

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  • AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core/16-Threads 4GHz Processor (5.2 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • 16" 3.2K 3200x2000 120Hz OLED 400-Nit Glossy Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 7466 MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • 2x2 Wireless LAN WiFi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 90 Watt AC Adapter w/ 4-Cell Li-ion Battery
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Support Display / Power Delivery
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C Support Display / Power Delivery
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
      • 1x Micro SD card reader

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Best Buy has ASUS Vivobook S 16 Laptop (Neutral Black; M5606UA-DS96) on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup if stock is available.

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

Specs (source):
  • AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core/16-Threads 4GHz Processor (5.2 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • 16" 3.2K 3200x2000 120Hz OLED 400-Nit Glossy Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 7466 MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • 2x2 Wireless LAN WiFi 6E (802.11ax) w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 90 Watt AC Adapter w/ 4-Cell Li-ion Battery
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Support Display / Power Delivery
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C Support Display / Power Delivery
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
      • 1x Micro SD card reader

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Written by Dr.W

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This looks like a great deal on a very competent all around laptop as long as you don't expect a dedicated gaming machine. Perfect for UI/UX/graphics/creators/photo editing etc.

Review:https://lifehacker.com/tech/asus-...day-laptop

Pros:

CPU: Powerful CPU with balanced power efficiency.
iGPU: 780M iGPU can handle graphics for everything short of AAA 3D games or workstation level CAD.
RAM: 16GB should be enough. Review says the laptop responds well under multiple simultaneous workloads.
Screen: 3.2K OLED, 600 nits, 100% color coverage.
Build quality is good, metal lid, nice chicklet keyboard
Portability: 16" laptop at 3.3 lbs with 8-9 hours of battery and USB-C charging.
Cons:

RAM: 16GB is soldered, so no upgrades. Only a con if you know you will need more.
No discrete GPU. Not a dedicated gaming machine, but still plays indie/classic games just fine. RDR2 runs on low settings at 30FPS with stutters according to the review.
As long as you don't have a specific need for 32+ GB of RAM and you're not expecting to play the latest 3D games at mid-high settings, this laptop will likely meet and exceed all of your needs at a great price.

I usually try to point out what compromises or trade offs a laptop comes with so that you can decide if it will meet your needs. I don't see many compromises on this laptop, so if this is your price point I think this is a great machine.
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Nov 25, 2024 7:23 AM
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shazishNov 25, 2024 7:23 AM
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The specs posted don't match the product page. This has an intel CPU not ryzen.

Edit: My bad. I mixed it up with another tab that had a very similar product Big Grin
Last edited by shazish November 25, 2024 at 05:46 AM.
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Nov 25, 2024 7:36 AM
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Nov 25, 2024 7:36 AM
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Quote from shazish View quoted comment :
The specs posted don't match the product page. This has an intel CPU not ryzen.
Read again.
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Nov 25, 2024 9:17 AM
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fatguypoolsharkNov 25, 2024 9:17 AM
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Nice! Anyone have any ideas on battery life? Having trouble finding reviews.
Nov 25, 2024 9:16 PM
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JK1982Nov 25, 2024 9:16 PM
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Very light weight for a 16"
Nov 25, 2024 10:40 PM
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BCKitNov 25, 2024 10:40 PM
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Quote from fatguypoolshark View quoted comment :
Nice! Anyone have any ideas on battery life? Having trouble finding reviews.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/asus-...day-laptop

Lists 8-9 hours of battery for real work scenarios.
Nov 25, 2024 10:57 PM
495 Comments
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BCKitNov 25, 2024 10:57 PM
495 Comments
This looks like a great deal on a very competent all around laptop as long as you don't expect a dedicated gaming machine. Perfect for UI/UX/graphics/creators/photo editing etc.

Review:https://lifehacker.com/tech/asus-...day-laptop

Pros:
  • CPU: Powerful CPU with balanced power efficiency.
  • iGPU: 780M iGPU can handle graphics for everything short of AAA 3D games or workstation level CAD.
  • RAM: 16GB should be enough. Review says the laptop responds well under multiple simultaneous workloads.
  • Screen: 3.2K OLED, 600 nits, 100% color coverage.
  • Build quality is good, metal lid, nice chicklet keyboard
  • Portability: 16" laptop at 3.3 lbs with 8-9 hours of battery and USB-C charging.
Cons:
  • RAM: 16GB is soldered, so no upgrades. Only a con if you know you will need more.
  • No discrete GPU. Not a dedicated gaming machine, but still plays indie/classic games just fine. RDR2 runs on low settings at 30FPS with stutters according to the review.
As long as you don't have a specific need for 32+ GB of RAM and you're not expecting to play the latest 3D games at mid-high settings, this laptop will likely meet and exceed all of your needs at a great price.

I usually try to point out what compromises or trade offs a laptop comes with so that you can decide if it will meet your needs. I don't see many compromises on this laptop, so if this is your price point I think this is a great machine.
Nov 25, 2024 11:24 PM
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GoGo98102Nov 25, 2024 11:24 PM
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For my location (Seattle), I can pick up a "good" condition for $735 or new one shipped to me next week. Now, for $60 difference, I would usually get a new one. But one hour pick up… now that's tempting. 😛

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Nov 26, 2024 2:22 AM
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Waiting4HopeNov 26, 2024 2:22 AM
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Quote from GoGo98102 View quoted comment :
For my location (Seattle), I can pick up a "good" condition for $735 or new one shipped to me next week. Now, for $60 difference, I would usually get a new one. But one hour pick up… now that's tempting. 😛
Anyone checked LG gram as well? Very similar but lighter weight
Nov 27, 2024 11:45 PM
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Enzo954Nov 27, 2024 11:45 PM
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Is this the best deal right now for a 16" OLED laptop?
Nov 28, 2024 12:13 AM
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Hat-TrickNov 28, 2024 12:13 AM
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Very similar to the $850 Staples deal with an Ultra 9 CPU.

I suppose the Ryzen would be a better choice for battery life?
Nov 28, 2024 12:19 AM
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FIrestarNov 28, 2024 12:19 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Very similar to the $850 Staples deal with an Ultra 9 CPU.

I suppose the Ryzen would be a better choice for battery life?
Having trouble picking between the two
Nov 28, 2024 2:18 AM
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themoleculomanNov 28, 2024 2:18 AM
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Open box excellent for $40 off worth it? Is open box typically unused or <week for the most part?
Last edited by themoleculoman November 27, 2024 at 06:21 PM.
Nov 28, 2024 6:20 AM
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MerryActivity9438Nov 28, 2024 6:20 AM
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I would love this if ram was upgradable. Still a good deal.
Nov 28, 2024 6:44 AM
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RoRo3Nov 28, 2024 6:44 AM
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Bought this just for the 4k screen. My main usage would be for photo editing. Don't forget to combine Chase and PayPal cb bonus

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Nov 28, 2024 1:01 PM
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shysheeNov 28, 2024 1:01 PM
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How does this compare to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 WITH 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 1TB SSD for the same price also from BB?

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