expired Posted by Dr.W • Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025 8:32 AM
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expired Posted by Dr.W • Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025 8:32 AM
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (Open-Boxes): 16" QHD+ 240Hz OLED, Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4080, 32GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD $1824.99 at Best Buy YMMV
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It's a very expensive laptop but I believe this 4080 model with 32GB RAM is the best value. The price of the upcoming releases is even crazier and I'm tired of holding out. Hope it arrives in perfect condition.🤞
There is a hit in performance due to the power limitations they set, so the 4080 wont hit the same numbers as the bigger gaming laptops, but I think its a fair trade off for how thin it is, the OLED panel, and the sound. Im 44 so I also like that it doesn't scream "Im a gaming laptop" if you turn the slash lighting off.
Really dont need amazing gfx performance as I have my 4090 desktop/PS5 for that, but mainly to play the light game or two and for coding tasks. Play the occasional Civ7/Supermarket Simulator/KCD2 while I'm sitting on the couch etc.
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My open box excellent wasn't bad at all, it has a few very minor scuffs if you look really hard under the light but overall the laptop seems to be working as good as new after going through all the Windows+Asus updates. Speakers on this thing are AMAZING, as is the 240hz OLED.
Are you planning to go for a replacement or something else ? The OpenBox Excellents were a flash sale looks like, its went back up to 2075 which at that point I would rather go for brand new if the price delta is so little between new vs open box excellent.
My open box excellent wasn't bad at all, it has a few very minor scuffs if you look really hard under the light but overall the laptop seems to be working as good as new after going through all the Windows+Asus updates. Speakers on this thing are AMAZING, as is the 240hz OLED.
Are you planning to go for a replacement or something else ? The OpenBox Excellents were a flash sale looks like, its went back up to 2075 which at that point I would rather go for brand new if the price delta is so little between new vs open box excellent.
At this point, I might wait for reviews of the new G14 with the 5070 Ti and 5080. I'd prefer the smaller size but with that extra power. I'm not really in a hurry so can wait for a sale on those I guess.
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