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Mar 16, 2026 12:07 PM

ASUS Zenbook S 16 Laptop: Ryzen AI 9 365, 16" OLED Touch, 24GB RAM, Radeon 880M

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Best Buy has ASUS Zenbook S 16 Laptop (UM5606WA-S16.R3651TB) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10 cores, 20 threads (2.0GHz Base / 4.7GHz Boost) Processor
  • 16" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms 120Hz 500nits Touchscreen Display
  • 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
  • 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
  • WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-A 3.2
    • 2x USB-C 4

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    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on over 4900 customer reviews.
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Best Buy has ASUS Zenbook S 16 Laptop (UM5606WA-S16.R3651TB) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10 cores, 20 threads (2.0GHz Base / 4.7GHz Boost) Processor
  • 16" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms 120Hz 500nits Touchscreen Display
  • 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
  • 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
  • WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-A 3.2
    • 2x USB-C 4

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on over 4900 customer reviews.
  • Additional Notes:

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Written by htp182 | Staff

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The Zenbook S 16 stands out as a thin, light 16 inch laptop with a gorgeous 120 hertz OLED touch display, strong Ryzen AI performance, and useful ports like USB A and HDMI. It handles productivity, media, coding, and even light gaming well, with fast login through Windows Hello and a solid keyboard and touchpad. Heat and fan noise are the main concern, especially under heavier loads, though firmware updates and lower power settings have helped some units run cooler and quieter. Open box condition varies a lot, so packaging, wear, and SSD usage are worth checking closely. A strong all around Windows alternative if OLED and portability matter most.

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Mar 18, 2026 11:01 PM
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TenseHaddock9763Mar 18, 2026 11:01 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
On the ASUS Zenbook S 16, the 3D Mark score for Time Spy was 3486 (Graphics=3135 and CPU=9581).
I will fire up my Lenovo and load that up next and will repost here.
I decided to pick up an open box for $750 +tax and it is definitely a beautiful machine. I also ran Time Spy under max performance mode and latest bios and only got 3120 (2791 Graphics 9431 CPU) which is a little disappointing, even compared to yours. The 880m in other laptops can push to 3800 total score. I'm going to keep it at least a week and see how it feels day to day.
Last edited by TenseHaddock9763 March 18, 2026 at 04:10 PM.
Mar 18, 2026 11:32 PM
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Hat-TrickMar 18, 2026 11:32 PM
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Quote from TenseHaddock9763 View quoted comment :
I decided to pick up an open box for $750 +tax and it is definitely a beautiful machine. I also ran Time Spy under max performance mode and latest bios and only got 3120 (2791 Graphics 9431 CPU) which is a little disappointing, even compared to yours. The 880m in other laptops can push to 3800 total score. I'm going to keep it at least a week and see how it feels day to day.
Was the laptop plugged in? Not sure why the difference, but 10% usually isn't noticeable.
Mar 19, 2026 12:34 AM
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TenseHaddock9763Mar 19, 2026 12:34 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Was the laptop plugged in? Not sure why the difference, but 10% usually isn't noticeable.
Yeah it was plugged in. I actually noticed some Windows services running and taking a steady CPU drain plus some RAM so I investigated and it was all the CoPilot AI stuff. I found a little utility on Reddit that removed all that junk and now the laptop is considerably cooler, quieter, and increased the Time Spy score to 3391 which I'm happier with.
Mar 19, 2026 1:03 AM
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Hat-TrickMar 19, 2026 1:03 AM
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Quote from TenseHaddock9763 View quoted comment :
Yeah it was plugged in. I actually noticed some Windows services running and taking a steady CPU drain plus some RAM so I investigated and it was all the CoPilot AI stuff. I found a little utility on Reddit that removed all that junk and now the laptop is considerably cooler, quieter, and increased the Time Spy score to 3391 which I'm happier with.
I did quit the CoPilot apps that were running in the system tray also. Wink Enjoy!
Mar 19, 2026 2:54 AM
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runsoverfrogsMar 19, 2026 2:54 AM
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tried my hand at a good condition, and omg its such a beautiful laptop! unfortunately the good condition didnt come with the original box, the bottom pannel is loose, screws not screwed all the way in, scratches and sticker stains in the bottom? and a hairline crack on one of the screws. Returned it Frown

but omg its am amazing looking laptop, might even be worth new at 1k
Mar 19, 2026 3:14 AM
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BladeDMar 19, 2026 3:14 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
The real deal here is the Open Box Excellent for $783. I have this laptop and it's great. You won't get a thinner, lighter 16" laptop, and the display is beautiful. No complaints.
If it was available.Frown
Mar 19, 2026 4:21 AM
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ChromisMar 19, 2026 4:21 AM
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I am running an Acer Nitro 17 gaming laptop; only my GPU is kind of going to waste because I game on my PS5 and Series X 99% of the time 🤣if my Nitro failed me, I guess I would just go for a "work" laptop like this with a fire OLED display instead of wasting money on another GPU I don't use. An open-box deal here does seem great.

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Mar 19, 2026 12:57 PM
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Hat-TrickMar 19, 2026 12:57 PM
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Quote from BladeD View quoted comment :
If it was available.Frown
You snooze, you lose. You're just late to the party! Smilie
FWIW, there are still a couple Open Box "Good" for pickup in my area (San Diego).
Mar 19, 2026 1:40 PM
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NiemandSXGMar 19, 2026 1:40 PM
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Quote from runsoverfrogs View quoted comment :
tried my hand at a good condition, and omg its such a beautiful laptop! unfortunately the good condition didnt come with the original box, the bottom pannel is loose, screws not screwed all the way in, scratches and sticker stains in the bottom? and a hairline crack on one of the screws. Returned it Frown

but omg its am amazing looking laptop, might even be worth new at 1k
I got an OB excellent. Original box may not be a big deal but what you described is not even fair. It sounds like the chassis have been tempered with so should be returned to factory not to the shelf. Got it for the wife and she liked a lot.
Mar 19, 2026 1:44 PM
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NiemandSXGMar 19, 2026 1:44 PM
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Quote from TenseHaddock9763 View quoted comment :
Yeah it was plugged in. I actually noticed some Windows services running and taking a steady CPU drain plus some RAM so I investigated and it was all the CoPilot AI stuff. I found a little utility on Reddit that removed all that junk and now the laptop is considerably cooler, quieter, and increased the Time Spy score to 3391 which I'm happier with.
Is it O&O Shutup to clean OS or another tool? Also G-Helper is recommended for Asus laptops. I got the laptop and just did the initial setup. Will customize and looking forward to optimize in terms of temps, fan etc.
Last edited by NiemandSXG March 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM.
Mar 19, 2026 4:38 PM
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JSuraMar 19, 2026 4:38 PM
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Quote from TenseHaddock9763 View quoted comment :
Yeah it was plugged in. I actually noticed some Windows services running and taking a steady CPU drain plus some RAM so I investigated and it was all the CoPilot AI stuff. I found a little utility on Reddit that removed all that junk and now the laptop is considerably cooler, quieter, and increased the Time Spy score to 3391 which I'm happier with.
can you share the reddit utility to remove junk Big Grin ?
Mar 19, 2026 10:29 PM
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TenseHaddock9763Mar 19, 2026 10:29 PM
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Quote from JSura View quoted comment :
can you share the reddit utility to remove junk
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It's the same one (RemoveWindowsAI) in this TomsHardware article. You need some basic command line knowledge to run the script. https://www.tomshardware.com/soft...l-and-more
Mar 19, 2026 10:32 PM
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TenseHaddock9763Mar 19, 2026 10:32 PM
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Quote from NiemandSXG View quoted comment :
Is it O&O Shutup to clean OS or another tool? Also G-Helper is recommended for Asus laptops. I got the laptop and just did the initial setup. Will customize and looking forward to optimize in terms of temps, fan etc.
My Windows install seemed pretty clean with no bloat. For Copilot I used a script called RemoveWindowsAI which you can find on Github or Reddit.
Mar 20, 2026 12:18 AM
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NiemandSXGMar 20, 2026 12:18 AM
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Quote from TenseHaddock9763 View quoted comment :
My Windows install seemed pretty clean with no bloat. For Copilot I used a script called RemoveWindowsAI which you can find on Github or Reddit.
Actually it seems this way. There is "MyAsus" which actually seems not bad, even nice, as a single command center for updates and some settings. May delete it at some point but will keep it now.

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Mar 20, 2026 12:50 AM
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BraveAlpaca833Mar 20, 2026 12:50 AM
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Quote from TenseSofa5424 View quoted comment :
Bought this in December. For my use (browsing and media), i occasionally see overheating but it's bearable. My only complaint is one dead pixel on the display which is annoying. Other than that, love this laptop!
I feel duped. I just bought this and first use has the laptop overheating already. Ugh.

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