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Aug 3, 2025 4:58 PM

YMMV: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (Open-Boxes): 16" QHD+ 240Hz OLED,Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $739.99 Best Buy

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Smoking deal for this Ultra Light gaming laptop. 0.59" thickness and 4.08 lbs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605MI Gaming Laptop
Model: GU605MI-G16.U94070
16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Max TGP 105W - Boost Clock 2105MHz)
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD, up to 2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 on board Memory (the single drawback - not upgradable)
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E
Windows 11 Home - Gray

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Community Reviews

This open-box ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 stands out as a thin 16-inch OLED gaming laptop with a fast 240Hz QHD+ display, strong RTX 4070 performance, and a 90Wh battery. The screen, keyboard, and trackpad draw praise, and the machine can feel great for travel or lighter gaming, especially at this price. The main drawbacks are the soldered 16GB RAM, heat under load, and the usual open-box uncertainty around condition, missing accessories, or mislabeled units. It is a compelling option if you can inspect it carefully and accept the limited upgrade path.

Some open-box units can arrive repacked well and run fine with good cosmetic condition at pickup.
prslol proemech
The laptop can deliver strong gaming performance on older AAA titles when paired with G Helper for better thermals.
AmusedStep299
The screen, keyboard, and trackpad can feel excellent even when the unit arrives with open-box condition issues.
Deagle50ae
A 90Wh battery can make the deal more tempting for travel gaming sessions.
CompassionateVeg

Open-box listings can be inaccurate, including missing charger or accessories and incorrect condition tags.
az060693 Deagle50ae
The soldered 16GB LPDDR5X can limit upgrade options and can be a major drawback for long-term use.
az060693 EfficientHose697
An open-box unit can fail to boot or go black after enabling the dGPU, even after driver updates.
dealhopper2
Open-box ASUS warranty can be limited to 90 days regardless of what Best Buy site or staff indicates.
_T3ch_

Common Questions (5)

It can be a great price, but open-box units are highly variable and can arrive with missing accessories, wrong condition labels, or even hardware faults like a dead dGPU. The safest approach is to inspect the laptop in store, verify the specs in BIOS, and run a quick benchmark before leaving.
dealhopper2 SplendidMeerkat920 az060693 proemech
It runs hot for a thin gaming laptop, especially under load, and some units are reported to feel too hot even at idle. Elevating it or using a stand helps, and software tuning like G Helper can reduce temperatures.
thecalip Deagle50ae madsci1016 prslol
No. The 16GB LPDDR5X memory is soldered to the board, so it cannot be upgraded later. That makes the configuration a real limitation if you expect to add more RAM for heavier multitasking or future-proofing.
az060693 MarcusQT3 Deagle50ae EfficientHose697
Yes, it can charge over USB-C, but it likely needs a higher-wattage charger than 65W to be practical. With a 100W USB-C charger, it can work for travel use, though performance drops under load and battery drain can still happen during gaming.
burticus ThriftyDirt456 az060693
Open-box ASUS units only get a 90-day warranty. That makes it especially important to test the laptop thoroughly at pickup and confirm everything works before the return window closes.
_T3ch_proemech AmusedStep299

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55 Comments

az060693

Aug 3, 2025 7:51 PM

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az060693Aug 3, 2025 7:51 PM

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Solid deal if you can get it. Just be aware that the title is wrong; this is 16gb of LPDDR5X which means it's soldered and non-upgradeable.

Also, Best Buy open box is all over the place; I got the Asus Zephyrus G15 from best buy open box back in 2023 and both weren't correctly listed online; I bought two, one in very good condition, one in good, and both were missing the charger and accessories despite being listed, and the one in very good had a tag that said it was in "good" condition.

Definitely check them in store during pickup if you can, if not, at least Best Buy's returns are easy.

Last edited by az060693 August 3, 2025 at 02:09 PM.

NickK3338

Aug 3, 2025 7:52 PM

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NickK3338Aug 3, 2025 7:52 PM

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I feel like we shouldn't be able to post the deal at the "fair" price. I barely trust "excellent"

_T3ch_

Aug 3, 2025 8:36 PM

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_T3ch_Aug 3, 2025 8:36 PM

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Asus/BestBuy open box reminder-- you only get a 90 day warranty on open box Asus, regardless of what Best Buy site or salesperson says.

juanjohnson

Aug 3, 2025 8:43 PM

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juanjohnsonAug 3, 2025 8:43 PM

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Quote from ThirstyCruz

delete this post.. probably 2 units in the entire country, max

I found one of the two, near Sacramento California a 6hr drive and not even for the cheap one, they have one good condition. I would rather save 90$ on some cosmetic damage. I bought a laptop from them years ago with a 3050ti and 5600h it was only $380, at the time it was a few hundred dollars off the going rate, I did have the gpu fan fail a few weeks back but other than that out ran fine.

juanjohnson

Aug 3, 2025 8:47 PM

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juanjohnsonAug 3, 2025 8:47 PM

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Quote from NickK3338

I feel like we shouldn't be able to post the deal at the "fair" price. I barely trust "excellent"

I bought a fair one two years ago, it had minor scratches and worked perfectly until my gpu fan failed a few weeks back. I would save the money, it's only on the cosmetics and not the hardware, plus you can always inspect it when you pick it up. Definitely worth me saving 160 dollars on a 3050 ti laptop.

juanjohnson

Aug 3, 2025 8:48 PM

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juanjohnsonAug 3, 2025 8:48 PM

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Quote from dealhopper2

Some crazy prices for sure on a premium OLED gaming laptop. But last time I tried an open box "excellent" it left a really bad taste in my mouth.

My unit's dGPU was cleary toast because everytime I tried enabling it, screen would go entirely back and the laptop would fail to boot properly afterwards until I gave it a hard reset. This is with all drivers updated to latest, even trying all suggestions I read online.

I can honestly see why BB might have missed it, because if you stayed entirely within windows doing lightweight tasks, you would never even notice since the dGPU doesnt even kick in. So they probably just saw, ok boots into windows, chrome + notepad launches. PASS.

Why did people find this not helpful, it's useful information. Thanks for keeping the noobs informed. Thumbs up!

MarcusQT3

Aug 3, 2025 8:51 PM

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MarcusQT3Aug 3, 2025 8:51 PM

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I have this laptop and it's fantastic for this price. The ram is perfectly fine for this. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again

Renanmarc

Aug 3, 2025 9:07 PM

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RenanmarcAug 3, 2025 9:07 PM

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People complaining about ANYTHING on this laptop at this price is honestly bafling lol

homyakny

Aug 3, 2025 9:16 PM

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Joined Nov 2015

homyaknyAug 3, 2025 9:16 PM

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Oh man, I bought mine 2 months ago for 1340 open box, I wish they did price match on open box items

az060693

Aug 3, 2025 9:31 PM

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az060693Aug 3, 2025 9:31 PM

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Quote from wpc

aww too bad it has 16gb ram and you can't upgrade it

There's probably people who don't care a ton, and at this price, it's still a good deal, but it's just such an odd SKU that really shouldn't exist at this high of a configuration level.

CompassionateVeg

Aug 3, 2025 9:33 PM

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CompassionateVegAug 3, 2025 9:33 PM

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It looks like there are some locally in my town, but I really wish it was touch screen.... I know I am dreaming but it drives me crazy that I cannot have both touch and gaming.....
Good deal though.

CompassionateVeg

Aug 3, 2025 9:40 PM

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CompassionateVegAug 3, 2025 9:40 PM

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Woah, 90Wh battery!!! Smilie

That is cool. Very Tempting. 2 hour drive to get it though...

SmilingStew503

Aug 3, 2025 9:52 PM

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SmilingStew503Aug 3, 2025 9:52 PM

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Quote from bl0rf

Don't they match the serial numbers?

Thanks, very helpful! Are there any specific tests or benchmarks you would recommend to someone who is very new with open box? I am thinking of buying an entry level gaming laptop open box from Best Buy.

WhenPigsFly09090

Aug 3, 2025 10:12 PM

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WhenPigsFly09090Aug 3, 2025 10:12 PM

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This is showing as lddr5x

thecalip

Aug 3, 2025 10:27 PM

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thecalipAug 3, 2025 10:27 PM

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I would not recommend this laptop. Don't get me wrong, it is very nice-looking laptop and light (4.3 lbs), but it is way too hot on idle.

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