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Dec 14, 2024 3:48 AM

ASUS ZenBook 15.6" Laptop: FHD IPS, Ryzen 5 7535U, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has ASUS ZenBook 15.6" Laptop (Ponder Blue, UM3504DA-AS54) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Product Specs:
  • 15.6", FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 60Hz 300-nits 100% sRGB Anti-glare IPS Display
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7535U Processor 2.9GHz (19MB Cache, up to 4.55 GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)
  • 16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM (onboard)
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive / SSD
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • FHD camera w/ IR
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard w/ Num-key
  • 4-Cell 67WHrs 4S1P Li-ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.09-lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

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Written by RevOne | Staff
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    • Offer valid for a limited time (while supplies last).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Best Buy has ASUS ZenBook 15.6" Laptop (Ponder Blue, UM3504DA-AS54) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Product Specs:
  • 15.6", FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 60Hz 300-nits 100% sRGB Anti-glare IPS Display
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7535U Processor 2.9GHz (19MB Cache, up to 4.55 GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)
  • 16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM (onboard)
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive / SSD
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • FHD camera w/ IR
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard w/ Num-key
  • 4-Cell 67WHrs 4S1P Li-ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.09-lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time (while supplies last).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Dec 14, 2024 10:32 PM
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BCKitDec 14, 2024 10:32 PM
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The specs on this laptop look like it would make a competent basic laptop for school or business. The older Ryzen 5 7535U CPU is from the Zen3+ generation which is before AMD CPUs took a big jump forward in Zen4. It is about on par with an 11th generation Intel i5 CPU for single core performance, but jumps up to 12th gen i5 or 11th gen i7 on multi-core performance. Its a quality mid-range CPU from 2022-23, but the integrated graphics are a Radeon 660M which is definitely below more modern AMD and Intel integrated graphics in performance.

The screen, RAM and SSD all look to be about what I would expect in this price range, and it's a bonus to see that the ports include a 40GB/s USB-C 4 port with PD and DP.

It was hard to find a review of this exact configuration of the Zenbook 15.6", but reviews of similar units claim nice keyboard and trackpad and overall good build quality. At 3.09 lbs this is a portable laptop.

The only reason I would not wholeheartedly recommend this laptop is that for around $550 - $600 you can find deals on a laptop with a newer CPU like the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or even an Intel Core Ultra 5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB-1TB SSD. These CPUs won't be much faster, but they will be much more energy efficient resulting in much longer battery life. They will also come with an upgrade in integrated graphics.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17963478-acer-swift-go-14-touch-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-549-99-costco-b-m-ymmv?src=category_page

https://slickdeals.net/f/17914890-lenovo-slim-7-cert-refurb-14-fhd-oled-touch-intel-ultra-7-155h-evo-32gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-639

Alternately if battery life is less important but you want better CPU performance, you can find many laptops on sale for $550-$650 with a 13th Generation Intel 13XX CPU or an AMD Ryzen 7, 77XX or 78XX CPU which will give you much better single and multi-core performance at the cost of lower battery life.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17989563-dell-inspiron-14-plus-7430-14-qhd-90hz-i7-13700h-16gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-win-11-pro-649

If you see one of these laptops in store and really love the build quality and the screen, then you'll probably be satisfied with it for basic school and office tasks, but for the price I feel like you can get a laptop with a more modern CPU, better graphics and longer battery life (at least 2 of those 3).
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Dec 15, 2024 9:17 PM
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EawmhrDec 15, 2024 9:17 PM
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Quote from BCKit View quoted comment :
The specs on this laptop look like it would make a competent basic laptop for school or business. The older Ryzen 5 7535U CPU is from the Zen3+ generation which is before AMD CPUs took a big jump forward in Zen4. It is about on par with an 11th generation Intel i5 CPU for single core performance, but jumps up to 12th gen i5 or 11th gen i7 on multi-core performance. Its a quality mid-range CPU from 2022-23, but the integrated graphics are a Radeon 660M which is definitely below more modern AMD and Intel integrated graphics in performance. The screen, RAM and SSD all look to be about what I would expect in this price range, and it's a bonus to see that the ports include a 40GB/s USB-C 4 port with PD and DP. It was hard to find a review of this exact configuration of the Zenbook 15.6", but reviews of similar units claim nice keyboard and trackpad and overall good build quality. At 3.09 lbs this is a portable laptop. The only reason I would not wholeheartedly recommend this laptop is that for around $550 - $600 you can find deals on a laptop with a newer CPU like the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or even an Intel Core Ultra 5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB-1TB SSD. These CPUs won't be much faster, but they will be much more energy efficient resulting in much longer battery life. They will also come with an upgrade in integrated graphics. https://slickdeals.net/f/17963478-acer-swift-go-14-touch-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-549-99-costco-b-m-ymmv?src=category_page https://slickdeals.net/f/17914890-lenovo-slim-7-cert-refurb-14-fhd-oled-touch-intel-ultra-7-155h-evo-32gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-639 Alternately if battery life is less important but you want better CPU performance, you can find many laptops on sale for $550-$650 with a 13th Generation Intel 13XX CPU or an AMD Ryzen 7, 77XX or 78XX CPU which will give you much better single and multi-core performance at the cost of lower battery life. https://slickdeals.net/f/17989563-dell-inspiron-14-plus-7430-14-qhd-90hz-i7-13700h-16gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-win-11-pro-649 If you see one of these laptops in store and really love the build quality and the screen, then you'll probably be satisfied with it for basic school and office tasks, but for the price I feel like you can get a laptop with a more modern CPU, better graphics and longer battery life (at least 2 of those 3).
Thanks BCKit for your very helpful review with alternative links. However, the laptops in your links have 14" displays. The Zenbook featured in this deal has, in addition to the base config, a FHD at 15.6" and weighs in at 3.09lbs, which is close to what I am looking for. Any alternative good deals with 15.6" display around 3lbs with the more modern specs you noted? Thanks in advance!
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Dec 16, 2024 1:58 AM
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BCKitDec 16, 2024 1:58 AM
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Quote from Eawmhr View quoted comment :
Thanks BCKit for your very helpful review with alternative links. However, the laptops in your links have 14" displays. The Zenbook featured in this deal has, in addition to the base config, a FHD at 15.6" and weighs in at 3.09lbs, which is close to what I am looking for. Any alternative good deals with 15.6" display around 3lbs with the more modern specs you noted? Thanks in advance!
I don't see any currently on SD, but keep an eye on this link filtered for your budget and then look for Intel Core Ultra 7 or Intel Core Ultra 5 as the CPU and your preferred screen size.

https://slickdeals.net/laptop-deals/?filters%5Brating%5D%5B%5D=0&filters%5Bprice%5D%5Bmin%5D=300&filters%5Bprice%5D%5Bmax%5D=609
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Dec 18, 2024 5:48 PM
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sickreDec 18, 2024 5:48 PM
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Quote from BCKit View quoted comment :
The specs on this laptop look like it would make a competent basic laptop for school or business. The older Ryzen 5 7535U CPU is from the Zen3+ generation which is before AMD CPUs took a big jump forward in Zen4. It is about on par with an 11th generation Intel i5 CPU for single core performance, but jumps up to 12th gen i5 or 11th gen i7 on multi-core performance. Its a quality mid-range CPU from 2022-23, but the integrated graphics are a Radeon 660M which is definitely below more modern AMD and Intel integrated graphics in performance.

The screen, RAM and SSD all look to be about what I would expect in this price range, and it's a bonus to see that the ports include a 40GB/s USB-C 4 port with PD and DP.

It was hard to find a review of this exact configuration of the Zenbook 15.6", but reviews of similar units claim nice keyboard and trackpad and overall good build quality. At 3.09 lbs this is a portable laptop.

The only reason I would not wholeheartedly recommend this laptop is that for around $550 - $600 you can find deals on a laptop with a newer CPU like the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or even an Intel Core Ultra 5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB-1TB SSD. These CPUs won't be much faster, but they will be much more energy efficient resulting in much longer battery life. They will also come with an upgrade in integrated graphics.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17963478-acer-swift-go-14-touch-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-549-99-costco-b-m-ymmv?src=category_page

https://slickdeals.net/f/17914890-lenovo-slim-7-cert-refurb-14-fhd-oled-touch-intel-ultra-7-155h-evo-32gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-639

Alternately if battery life is less important but you want better CPU performance, you can find many laptops on sale for $550-$650 with a 13th Generation Intel 13XX CPU or an AMD Ryzen 7, 77XX or 78XX CPU which will give you much better single and multi-core performance at the cost of lower battery life.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17989563-dell-inspiron-14-plus-7430-14-qhd-90hz-i7-13700h-16gb-lpddr5-1tb-ssd-win-11-pro-649

If you see one of these laptops in store and really love the build quality and the screen, then you'll probably be satisfied with it for basic school and office tasks, but for the price I feel like you can get a laptop with a more modern CPU, better graphics and longer battery life (at least 2 of those 3).
Those other laptops are both only 14" though. Too small to be useful for a household device with no attached monitor.
Dec 18, 2024 6:19 PM
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FALDec 18, 2024 6:19 PM
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very usuable laptop with fast chip and ram

for $100 extra you getting better build quality, lit keyboards and wifi 2x2

use your amex and citi card for extended warrenty
Dec 18, 2024 8:07 PM
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Tom81JerDec 18, 2024 8:07 PM
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LPDDR5 RAM is soldered and hence not upgradable, right?
also cpu benchmark rating is only 16k, which is usually available in a $400 laptops.
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Dec 19, 2024 12:45 AM
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AndrepartthreeDec 19, 2024 12:45 AM
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thanks for posting this OP Smilie

Not sure if this youtube video re: upgrading the SSD drive applies to this model of laptop? If so it looks like the ram cannot be upgraded though for the price I'm guessing one really can't complain Smilie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuU8RexuKwA
Dec 19, 2024 4:07 PM
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reeeedditorDec 19, 2024 4:07 PM
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Trying to find an AMD laptop with 400+ nits screen, good specs, and a good battery ridiculously hard. Someone in another thread said Intel strong arms manufacturers to deliberately gimp the AMD offerings. Seems it has to be the case, why would lenovo make the AMD p14s only have a tiny 52Whr battery, but the intel version has a large battery...
Dec 21, 2024 10:39 PM
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salonpasDec 21, 2024 10:39 PM
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Thank you, none were available for pick up or delivery until after Christmas for me. I was able to find an excellent used condition one for pick up to day at $465. Not bad at all. Thank you

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