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YMMV: ASUS Zenbook S16 (Open-Boxes): Ryzen AI 9 365, 16" 3K 120Hz OLED Touch, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD $582.99
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Open-Boxes (YMMV) [bestbuy.com] available:
- Excellent - $622.99
- Good - $582.99
- Fair - $550.99
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10-cores, 20-threads (2GHz Base / 5GHz Boost) Processor
- 16" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 120Hz, 500nits, 100% DCI-P3, PANTONE Validated, Touch screen, stylus support Display
- 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
- 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
- AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
- Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Tri-band)2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4
- Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 2x 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
- SD 4.0 card reader
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Open-Boxes (YMMV) [bestbuy.com] available:
- Excellent - $622.99
- Good - $582.99
- Fair - $550.99
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10-cores, 20-threads (2GHz Base / 5GHz Boost) Processor
- 16" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 120Hz, 500nits, 100% DCI-P3, PANTONE Validated, Touch screen, stylus support Display
- 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
- 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
- AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
- Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Tri-band)2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4
- Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 2x 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
- SD 4.0 card reader
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This open box Zenbook S16 stands out as a premium 16 inch OLED laptop with strong everyday speed, a huge touchpad, sturdy aluminum build, and very good Linux support. The 3K 120 hertz panel is praised for avoiding the rainbow effect seen on smaller OLEDs, and the machine can run quietly while staying fast for normal use. Thermals are generally manageable, though it can get warm and later BIOS updates may trade some performance for cooler operation. The main caution is open box variability, since missing accessories, camera issues, and warranty limits have all shown up. It feels like a great value when the unit is clean and fully working.
Linux laptop users who want a bright 16-inch OLED, because it runs Linux smoothly and the 3K panel is comfortable for text without the rainbow effect seen on smaller OLEDs.
Shoppers comfortable checking open-box hardware health, because pristine units can show very low battery cycles and SSD wear when the grading is good.
Mobile productivity workers who keep many tabs open, because silent mode stays fast, runs cool enough for lap use, and the battery should last a long time.
People who value a large touchpad and sturdy chassis, because the 16-inch body feels more comfortable to use and the aluminum frame has no flex.
Performance-focused creators who need strong multicore speed, because the AMD chip is described as much faster for productivity work like Blender.
People who need long-term warranty certainty, because open-box and refurb coverage can be limited to 90 days and later service may require a deductible.
People who need a privacy shutter for the webcam, because the camera has no physical cover and must be disabled in software or taped over.
Buyers who want guaranteed trouble-free open-box hardware, because units can arrive missing the charger or with a non-working camera.
Outdoor users who work in bright sunlight, because the glossy screen can be very unforgiving even when brightness is high.
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I am enjoying the 16" form factor much better.
the 3k resolution is I think ideal for OLED. The 1900x1200 OLED in the 14 had too noticeable rainbow effect especially around text. It's dark now but, it gets blindingly bright in the darkness. However, the glossy screen I am sure will be very unforgiving in sunlight, regardless of brightness.
The touchpad is yuge, and is pleasant to use, similar to the 14, but the size increase is more pleasant.
For Asus laptops, I use G-Helper which is very nice to switch power profiles and disable in one click the Asus bloatware services that run in the background. I can instantly switch between 60hz to 120hz as well depending on how much battery life I'd like.
I run it in "silent mode" for normal usage, which right now, I am watching netflix, have several tabs open on firefox while typing this review sitting on the couch with this in my lap.
Silent mode is still very powerful and it is very fast for normal usage. I am sure battery life will be quite long.
It's very pleasant, and it's not very warm or discomforting.
If I switch it to balanced, it does get a little warm, but not terrible.
The speakers are decent quality, again improved from the 14.
The SSD is a Samsung MZVL81T0HELB, no complaints.
The wifi solution is a Mediatek MT7925. I'll have to test it with some bluetooth speakers. The Mediatek in the 14 has MISERABLE latency and huge bluetooth sound delays connected to some Edifiers, so I'll have to try it later and see if this mediatek model has that fixed.
On WiFi, I get 673.58mbps down which is the max my cheap router will output, upload is weak though at 130mbps. Compare to my wired desktop at 946down/806up.
I haven't played any games on it yet, but it will do much better than my 14, which played minecraft and civ 6 fine, does anyone need to be playing anything else?
I always go through and clear out any microsoft or vendor/asus related bloat on a new install. I don't like vendor software, but I will give it to Asus, MyAsus app makes it easy to install new bios and even SSD firmware.
I really don't like that the front facing camera doesn't have a privacy cover though, so best you can do is disable it in the device manager and/or use a little piece of tape.
The aluminum frame is very sturdy feeling, and reminds me of my ancient Zenbook UX31 back in 2012, which was an absolute tank. it's sturdier (no flexing) compared to the 14.
Overall, I think this is my favorite laptop I've owned. At this price, it's phenomenal value.
My unit at excellent condition did not come with the original packaging, just the AC adapter and laptop, but it is in perfect condition. Open box condition is highly YMMV based on who in store is grading them.
I am enjoying the 16" form factor much better.
the 3k resolution is I think ideal for OLED. The 1900x1200 OLED in the 14 had too noticeable rainbow effect especially around text. It's dark now but, it gets blindingly bright in the darkness. However, the glossy screen I am sure will be very unforgiving in sunlight, regardless of brightness.
The touchpad is yuge, and is pleasant to use, similar to the 14, but the size increase is more pleasant.
For Asus laptops, I use G-Helper which is very nice to switch power profiles and disable in one click the Asus bloatware services that run in the background. I can instantly switch between 60hz to 120hz as well depending on how much battery life I'd like.
I run it in "silent mode" for normal usage, which right now, I am watching netflix, have several tabs open on firefox while typing this review sitting on the couch with this in my lap.
Silent mode is still very powerful and it is very fast for normal usage. I am sure battery life will be quite long.
It's very pleasant, and it's not very warm or discomforting.
If I switch it to balanced, it does get a little warm, but not terrible.
The speakers are decent quality, again improved from the 14.
The SSD is a Samsung MZVL81T0HELB, no complaints.
The wifi solution is a Mediatek MT7925. I'll have to test it with some bluetooth speakers. The Mediatek in the 14 has MISERABLE latency and huge bluetooth sound delays connected to some Edifiers, so I'll have to try it later and see if this mediatek model has that fixed.
On WiFi, I get 673.58mbps down which is the max my cheap router will output, upload is weak though at 130mbps. Compare to my wired desktop at 946down/806up.
I haven't played any games on it yet, but it will do much better than my 14, which played minecraft and civ 6 fine, does anyone need to be playing anything else?
I always go through and clear out any microsoft or vendor/asus related bloat on a new install. I don't like vendor software, but I will give it to Asus, MyAsus app makes it easy to install new bios and even SSD firmware.
I really don't like that the front facing camera doesn't have a privacy cover though, so best you can do is disable it in the device manager and/or use a little piece of tape.
The aluminum frame is very sturdy feeling, and reminds me of my ancient Zenbook UX31 back in 2012, which was an absolute tank. it's sturdier (no flexing) compared to the 14.
Overall, I think this is my favorite laptop I've owned. At this price, it's phenomenal value.
My unit at excellent condition did not come with the original packaging, just the AC adapter and laptop, but it is in perfect condition. Open box condition is highly YMMV based on who in store is grading them.
With regards to the camera, did you see the F10 key on the keyboard is your camera switch? When you press it to disable the camera, the key has an orange LED that lights to show the camera is off. Not quite the same sense of security as a physical shutter over the lens, but it beats having to use Device Manager!
Whoever had my laptop before they returned it took really good care. Despite being graded as "Good", it looks pristine and even had the plastic protection sheets on the lid and screen! I did check the stats using HWINFO, and battery cycles was 2 -- unreal! And the SSD had very little read and written. Power on hours was about 500 and a really odd stat -- Power Cycles -- was over 8000! I'm not sure if that stat is accurate or not as I can't imagine what someone would be doing to have to many off/on cycles? Unsafe shutdowns was only 2, which is good -- that means it was flakey or freezing or shutting down abnormally.
I had one back in April (also an open box) and my experience then was good, but different compared to now. I remember the fans running more, and the system running warmer. It seems over time, ASUS may have fine-tuned the software and BIOS better to alleviate that.
With regards to the camera, did you see the F10 key on the keyboard is your camera switch? When you press it to disable the camera, the key has an orange LED that lights to show the camera is off. Not quite the same sense of security as a physical shutter over the lens, but it beats having to use Device Manager!
Whoever had my laptop before they returned it took really good care. Despite being graded as "Good", it looks pristine and even had the plastic protection sheets on the lid and screen! I did check the stats using HWINFO, and battery cycles was 2 -- unreal! And the SSD had very little read and written. Power on hours was about 500 and a really odd stat -- Power Cycles -- was over 8000! I'm not sure if that stat is accurate or not as I can't imagine what someone would be doing to have to many off/on cycles? Unsafe shutdowns was only 2, which is good -- that means it was flakey or freezing or shutting down abnormally.
I had one back in April (also an open box) and my experience then was good, but different compared to now. I remember the fans running more, and the system running warmer. It seems over time, ASUS may have fine-tuned the software and BIOS better to alleviate that.
Also, there are more asus services/processes that run in the background that arent listed as applications. There were like... 7 on mine
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If I could've matched the OP's deal, I would've snagged it immediately. Unfortunately, the open box prices (at least in my area) are much higher...
I guess I am fomoing over 8 gb of ram
I guess I am fomoing over 8 gb of ram
Here's a great review of the S 16 by my favorite reviewer on YT: https://youtu.be/UXpvUruY4Ik?si=
Since you bought it at the ultra low price, I can't imagine not wanting to keep it. Have you checked it out and used it yet?
Here's a great review of the S 16 by my favorite reviewer on YT: https://youtu.be/UXpvUruY4Ik?si=
Since you bought it at the ultra low price, I can't imagine not wanting to keep it. Have you checked it out and used it yet?
Here's a great review of the S 16 by my favorite reviewer on YT: https://youtu.be/UXpvUruY4Ik?si=
Since you bought it at the ultra low price, I can't imagine not wanting to keep it. Have you checked it out and used it yet?
Power efficiency is within a couple watts. The power usage is going to mostly be in the 16" screen, not the CPU. They are both throttled to a specific TDP, so they both operate in similar runtimes outside of the screen usage. The only caveat is idling usage, which intel idles at 1w, and that's quite impressive.
Graphics wise, the intel is a little slower than the 890m, and the 880m is about 10-15% slower than the 890, so yes. the intel solution would be a bit faster, but if you are playing games on the laptop, and the game supports FSR, then the 880m is significanlty better. Otherwise, the differences are going to be negligible for a standard user.
The comparable Zenbook S 14 with 32gb with the 258V is also almost a thousand dollars more than the sale price, so they're not even remotely in the same budget.
Note the Non-S line, the Zenbook 14 32gb UX3405CA, is not as "premium" as the S series, but does come a little cheaper, but still significantly more expensive
So, if it helps your FOMO, you didn't miss out on the great sale - open box is now 900 dollars instead.
The biggest question I would ask you, is which form factor do you prefer? The 14" or the 16" ? It's highly personal preference and based on your intended use. the 14 is definitely more portable.
I'd suggest test drive the 14, as well, and see what you think. There are many versions of the 14. so if you like the size better, then there's gonna be a price that will be attractive enough for you to switch over.
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