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Asus VivoBook S16 Laptop: 16" 3.2K 120Hz OLED, Ultra 9-185H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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$800

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Staples has Asus VivoBook S16 Laptop (S5606MA-DS96/Neutral Black) on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free or choose 1-Hour pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • 16" 3200x2000 OLED 120Hz 400-nits Glossy Display
  • Core Ultra 9-185H 2.3 GHz Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz RAM
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • Single Zone RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
  • 1080p IR Webcam w/ Windows Hello & Privacy Shutter
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Windows 11 Home OS
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x Micro SD card reader
  • 90W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4 Cell 75 WHr Li-Ion battery
  • 3.31 lbs

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  • About this Store:
    • Refer to Staples Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our front page deal from December 2024 which earned over 25 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Staples based on over 125 customer reviews.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by Dr.Wajahat
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Staples has Asus VivoBook S16 Laptop (S5606MA-DS96/Neutral Black) on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free or choose 1-Hour pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • 16" 3200x2000 OLED 120Hz 400-nits Glossy Display
  • Core Ultra 9-185H 2.3 GHz Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz RAM
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • Single Zone RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
  • 1080p IR Webcam w/ Windows Hello & Privacy Shutter
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Windows 11 Home OS
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x Micro SD card reader
  • 90W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4 Cell 75 WHr Li-Ion battery
  • 3.31 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Refer to Staples Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our front page deal from December 2024 which earned over 25 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Staples based on over 125 customer reviews.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Model: ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 16" 3.2K 120Hz, Ultra 9-185H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, W11H, Black

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captivater
Great specs except soldered ram
plumereau
That image also shows the S15 (with the larger bottom bezel) rather than the S16 (much smaller lower bezel), so who knows. I have this laptop, and mine weighs 3.31 lbs.
dealhopper2
Yes most definitely. The recent iterations of Integrated Intel graphics starting with Meteor Lake (which this laptop has) have greatly improved graphics performance. Its not going to play cyerpunk at 4K, but they are no longer paperweights, you can comfortably play most midrange titles at 1080P medium settings these days. I think most people still have the impression Intel is still trotting out the Intel Iris Xe iGPU which long outstayed its welcome until Intel finally released this refresh early 2024.

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Is the integrated video acceptable? I assume you can't play AAA games at 3K res. But can it process 4k video that you'll see at 3k?

or if u want to output this to ur tv at 4k or 8k
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Great specs except soldered ram
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Quote from Squirrels8MyLunch :
Is the integrated video acceptable? I assume you can't play AAA games at 3K res. But can it process 4k video that you'll see at 3k?

or if u want to output this to ur tv at 4k or 8k
Yes most definitely. The recent iterations of Integrated Intel graphics starting with Meteor Lake (which this laptop has) have greatly improved graphics performance. Its not going to play cyerpunk at 4K, but they are no longer paperweights, you can comfortably play most midrange titles at 1080P medium settings these days. I think most people still have the impression Intel is still trotting out the Intel Iris Xe iGPU which long outstayed its welcome until Intel finally released this refresh early 2024.
Last edited by dealhopper2 January 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM.
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Quote from dealhopper2 :
Yes most definitely. The recent iterations of Integrated Intel graphics starting with Meteor Lake (which this laptop has) have greatly improved graphics performance. Its not going to play cyerpunk at 4K, but they are no longer paperweights, you can comfortably play most midrange titles at 1080 medium settings these days.
Since a major selling point is OLED at 3k (since OLED screens with 1080p are not desirable), can I at least play games at 3K 60fps?
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Quote from Squirrels8MyLunch :
Since a major selling point is OLED at 3k (since OLED screens with 1080p are not desirable), can I at least play games at 3K 60fps?
You can probably use Intel's upscaling technology to render at 1/2 or 1/3 of the 3k resolution and then upscale it to look like it's 3k, and you'll probably need frame generation too to reach that 60fps (if it's even possible). More likely than not you'll be hitting 40-45 fps in games using 40W-60W of power even with all the upscaling tech, and that much heat is not meant for this kind of laptop. For gaming on my vivobook (different 16 inch 3k with HX 370) I use UXTU to lock the TDP power to 17W and game at 30 fps when I'm on the go as well as when I'm plugged in (HX 370 can go much higher than this but I lock it for consistent fps). It gets pretty hot if I don't lock the TDP and play games.
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how does it compare with costco MSI modern 15H:
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H Processor
32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM

Drives:
1TB NVMe Solid State Drive
No Optical Drive

Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows 11 Home (64-bit)

Communications:
Intel Wifi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3
Integrated 720p HD Webcam

Graphics & Video:
15.6" Touchscreen FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz Display
Integrated Intel® Arc™ Graphics

Audio:
2x 2W Speakers

​Keyboard:
Backlit Keyboard
Multi Touch Pad

Ports & Slots:
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1x HDMI 2.1
1x MicroSD Card Reader
1x Mic-In/Headphone-Out Combination Jack

Power Supply:
3-Cell 53Whr Li-Polymer Battery

Additional Information:
Dimensions: 14.13"x 9.49" x 0.78"
Approximate Weight: 4.19 lbs.
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Quote from happyusmle :
how does it compare with costco MSI modern 15H
[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif[/IMG]rocessor & Memory:Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H Processor 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAMDrives:1TB NVMe Solid State DriveNo Optical DriveOperating System:Microsoft® Windows 11 Home (64-bit)Communications:Intel Wifi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3Integrated 720p HD WebcamGraphics & Video:15.6" Touchscreen FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz Display Integrated Intel® Arc™ GraphicsAudio:2x 2W Speakers​Keyboard:Backlit Keyboard Multi Touch PadPorts & Slots:1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A1x HDMI 2.11x MicroSD Card Reader1x Mic-In/Headphone-Out Combination JackPower Supply:3-Cell 53Whr Li-Polymer BatteryAdditional Information
[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/IMG]imensions: 14.13"x 9.49" x 0.78"Approximate Weight: 4.19 lbs.
Better screen. Bigger screen. Blazing fast memory. Thunderbolt ports. Slower 32 GB RAM with integrated graphics is irrelevant if you ask me. This is the better computer.
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Bit on this. Was looking for dedicated graphics with this exact setup for around this price but this should hold up for productivity
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Can anyone comment on battery life?

Also is RAM expandable?
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Quote from dealhopper2 :
Yes most definitely. The recent iterations of Integrated Intel graphics starting with Meteor Lake (which this laptop has) have greatly improved graphics performance. Its not going to play cyerpunk at 4K, but they are no longer paperweights, you can comfortably play most midrange titles at 1080P medium settings these days. I think most people still have the impression Intel is still trotting out the Intel Iris Xe iGPU which long outstayed its welcome until Intel finally released this refresh early 2024.

How is the battery life on similar models with just.peoductivity?
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I searched this laptop up and people said it gets hot and throttles; can anyone comment on that please?

Also the battery life seems to be a concern too
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
SPECS:
  • 16" 3.2K (3200x2000) 16:10, 120Hz, 400-nits, 600-nits HDR, 100% DCI-P3, Glossy, OLED Display
  • Core Ultra 9 185H 2.3 GHz (6P+8E+2LP)/22T (5.1 GHz Turbo, 24MB L3 Cache)
  • Intel Arc Graphics (8 X Cores)
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + BT 5.3
  • Single Zone RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard /w CoPilot Key, 1.5mm Key Travel, NumPad
  • 1080p IR Webcam with Windows Hello & Privacy Shutter
  • 90W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4 Cell 75 WHr Li-Ion battery
  • 3.31 lbs. / 1.50 kg
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x Micro SD card reader


https://www.staples.com/asus-vivo...t_24595132
photo says 4lbs. if it was closer to 3lbs it would have been great
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Quote from FabulousStranger526 :
Is it just me or is 16GB a little low for this price point?
just you. they pumped money into the screen specs.. OLED 120hz, and processor Ultra 9 185h. If this had 32GB then $799 would be instantly sold out

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