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popular Posted by Dr.W • 6d ago
popular Posted by Dr.W • 6d ago

YMMV: ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (Open-Boxes): 15.6" FHD OLED, Intel Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3050, 24GB LPDDR5, 2TB SSD $598.99

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Open-Boxes [bestbuy.com] (YMMV) available:
  • Excellent - $671.99
  • Good - $635.99
  • Fair - $598.99
SPECS:
  • 15.6", FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 60Hz 0.2ms, 400-nits SDR, 600-nits HDR, 100% DCI-P3, VESA CERTIFIED, PANTONE Validated, Glossy, OLED Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16C (6P + 8E + 2LPE) / 22T, Max Turbo up to 5.1GHz, 24MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6
  • 24GB (16GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR5 5600 MHz
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5.3
  • 5.0M camera With privacy shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel, Precision touchpad, support DialPad
  • 75WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion Battery
  • 1.90 kg (4.19 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x DC-in
    • SD 4.0 card reader
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...ition=fair
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Open-Boxes [bestbuy.com] (YMMV) available:
  • Excellent - $671.99
  • Good - $635.99
  • Fair - $598.99
SPECS:
  • 15.6", FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 60Hz 0.2ms, 400-nits SDR, 600-nits HDR, 100% DCI-P3, VESA CERTIFIED, PANTONE Validated, Glossy, OLED Display
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16C (6P + 8E + 2LPE) / 22T, Max Turbo up to 5.1GHz, 24MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6
  • 24GB (16GB on board + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR5 5600 MHz
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + BT 5.3
  • 5.0M camera With privacy shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel, Precision touchpad, support DialPad
  • 75WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion Battery
  • 1.90 kg (4.19 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x DC-in
    • SD 4.0 card reader
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...ition=fair

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4d ago
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4d ago
scottman
4d ago
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Quote from fatguypoolshark :
Assuming you still have the option for this ASUS they aren't even comparable imo. The ASUS has an actual GPU, a much better processor, a MUCH brighter/higher quality screen, higher build quality (Believe both bottom and top of the ASUS are all metal construction). Oh and there is an open Sodimm sloot in this ASUS book instead of soldered ram like the Dell which means you could eventually upgrade this as high as 40-50GBs of ram.
But dell has higher res mini-led TOUCH, not sure how different in person from 1080p oled. More ram 32gb so you probably won't need to upgrade. Same original msrp. A case can be made for both. I would be interested in performance comparison of laptop rtx 3050 vs intel arc.

actually just answered my question assuming these are what these have:
https://technical.city/en/video/G...20compared.
Last edited by scottman June 18, 2025 at 06:48 PM.
4d ago
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fatguypoolshark
4d ago
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Quote from scottman :
But dell has higher res mini-led TOUCH, not sure how different in person from 1080p oled. More ram 32gb so you probably won't need to upgrade. Same original msrp. A case can be made for both. I would be interested in performance comparison of laptop rtx 3050 vs intel arc.

actually just answered my question assuming these are what these have:
https://technical.city/en/video/G...20compared.

Yeah I forgot about the touch. Personally I don't care about touch, and would MUCH rather have a 1080p at 400+ nits of brightness than... well pretty much anything at 300 nits lol. My Legion pro 5 from 3 years ago is the first laptop I have had with over 300 nits starting, and it's a game changer especially for longevity. Screens only get dimmer with time, 300 is fine... until a few years in when it's under 200 Frown
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moav
3d ago
109 Posts
This really is a great deal for a laptop. Maybe not for you, who may want that top tier screen, but for most parents, friends, family...this would make a GREAT laptop. If you can get an excellent conditioned one at that price...go ahead and pick one up before you run out of time. It checks off 90% of what most folks need in a daily laptop...and more. Plus, it has a hell of a lot of great ports that a lot of these newer slimmer ones just loose out. Otherwise just wait for NOVA LAKE to come out.
3d ago
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jdbutterfield63
3d ago
10 Posts
Grabbed an open box excellent and it was clearly a floor model. It was dirty and had a half peeled sticker on the back. Decided to pass.
2d ago
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Luigis3rdcousin
2d ago
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Quote from ytre443 :
60hz is the only thing that makes me want to pass. great specs for the price otherwise
60hz is fine because this will only be doing about 60fps in most games because of the RTX 3050
2d ago
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r2mbo
2d ago
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if anyone want one in ATL area I can hoo k you up. I got one excellent condition today and no longer need it
2d ago
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Justin1983
2d ago
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Had a family member pick one up for me locally, they didn't even include the AC power cable. It won't turn on. Is this how Best Buy does you if you buy an Open Box item in fair condition?

I thought required accessories would be included at the very least. Needless to say, it's being returned but it's such a stupid hassle.

I discovered you can't call a local Best Buy. They send you to a foreign call center who can't connect to the stores no matter what (not even to ask if they have a power brick and cable there they forgot to include)

Is this normal for Best Buy, or am I just getting an exceptionally bad experience?

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odragon
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Quote from Justin1983 :
Had a family member pick one up for me locally, they didn't even include the AC power cable. It won't turn on. Is this how Best Buy does you if you buy an Open Box item in fair condition?
I mean the description of fair says it "may be missing parts and accessories". Many people talk about them missing power cords on fair in these YMMV best buy threads.
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greenshell
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Quote from Justin1983 :
Had a family member pick one up for me locally, they didn't even include the AC power cable. It won't turn on. Is this how Best Buy does you if you buy an Open Box item in fair condition?

I thought required accessories would be included at the very least. Needless to say, it's being returned but it's such a stupid hassle.

I discovered you can't call a local Best Buy. They send you to a foreign call center who can't connect to the stores no matter what (not even to ask if they have a power brick and cable there they forgot to include)

Is this normal for Best Buy, or am I just getting an exceptionally bad experience?
If you have the total membership, they will fix it for you or refund
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AquaAction360
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Quote from r2mbo :
if anyone want one in ATL area I can hoo k you up. I got one excellent condition today and no longer need it
how much
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r2mbo
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Quote from AquaAction360 :
how much
I paid $672 + tax
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Getitwhileyoucan
Yesterday
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Quote from r2mbo :
if anyone want one in ATL area I can hoo k you up. I got one excellent condition today and no longer need it
I had one in my cart and didn't pull the trigger fast enough. I live in Stone Mountain if you really can't use it I would love to take it off your hands
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AoeROR
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OLED but only 1080p and 60Hz? Why
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Aaron007
Yesterday
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I got a unit that looked like only damaged box and marked as "residue" in good condition, practically never used. Will check battery cycle count.

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r2mbo
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Quote from Getitwhileyoucan :
I had one in my cart and didn't pull the trigger fast enough. I live in Stone Mountain if you really can't use it I would love to take it off your hands
sure. replied to your message.

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