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16" ASUS ZenBook A16: 3K OLED Touch 120Hz, X2E94100, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has 16" ASUS ZenBook A16 Laptop (Zabriskie Beige, UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0A) on sale for $1369.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
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Best Buy via eBay also has 16" ASUS ZenBook A16 Laptop (Zabriskie Beige, UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0A) on sale for $1369.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 16" 2880x1800 120Hz 500-nits OLED 100% DCI-P3 Touch Display, HDR True Black 1000 Nits
  • Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100
  • 48GB LPDDR5X 9523 MT/s On-Package Memory at 3-Channel 192 Bit Bus (228 GB/s)
  • Qualcomm 80 TOPS NPU
  • Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 integrated Graphics
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • Backlit Chicklet Keyboard /w 1.3mm key-travel
  • 1080p IR Webcam /w Windows Hello
  • Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 3 Cell 70 WHr Li-Ion Battery
  • 130W USB-C Charger
  • 1.30 kg / 2.87 lbs.
  • Windows 11 Home ARM
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (Display, Power Delivery)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x SD 4.0 Card Reader
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo jack

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $130 less than the previous +64 FP deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $530 less (28% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1899.99 at the time of this post.
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Best Buy has 16" ASUS ZenBook A16 Laptop (Zabriskie Beige, UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0A) on sale for $1369.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Best Buy via eBay also has 16" ASUS ZenBook A16 Laptop (Zabriskie Beige, UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0A) on sale for $1369.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SiennaWeather361 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" 2880x1800 120Hz 500-nits OLED 100% DCI-P3 Touch Display, HDR True Black 1000 Nits
  • Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100
  • 48GB LPDDR5X 9523 MT/s On-Package Memory at 3-Channel 192 Bit Bus (228 GB/s)
  • Qualcomm 80 TOPS NPU
  • Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 integrated Graphics
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • Backlit Chicklet Keyboard /w 1.3mm key-travel
  • 1080p IR Webcam /w Windows Hello
  • Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 3 Cell 70 WHr Li-Ion Battery
  • 130W USB-C Charger
  • 1.30 kg / 2.87 lbs.
  • Windows 11 Home ARM
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (Display, Power Delivery)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x SD 4.0 Card Reader
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo jack

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $130 less than the previous +64 FP deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $530 less (28% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1899.99 at the time of this post.
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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racker15
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Lol its because it uses triple-channel memory so there's 3x16gb chips but yes, big and fast. (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-s...-100.c4340)
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If you're going to clone to a larger SSD (I used a Samsung 990 Pro 2TB), I would recommend using Hasleo Backup Suite and do the cloning live in Windows (not from a bootable portable USB drive). Being ARM is a little different than doing it on an Intel Windows laptop. This ASUS has 16 partitions on the SSD. Hasleo is the only one I could get working as it should. Macrium works but marks the wrong partition as the boot so the target SSD doesn't boot. You can fix it with a some commands to mark the correct partition. Search with Google as there is a reddit thread how to fix it.
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compatibility. some programs just aren't going to work. i guess its come a long way and is still getting there but you'll have programs that just won't work. but i guess these cpu's are actually low battery usage beasts and should be fine for most.
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The ZenBook A16 stands out as a fast, premium Windows on ARM laptop with a 3K OLED 120 hertz touch display, 48 gigabytes of RAM, and very strong battery life. The Snapdragon X2E94100 feels snappy in everyday use, runs quietly, and can deliver around 10 hours of real work. App compatibility is much better than early ARM fears suggested, but specific programs, some games, and a few utilities still fail or need workarounds. Open box warranty handling and the single M.2 storage slot are the main cautions, though the machine still looks like a capable travel and productivity pick.

  • Mobile workers running office apps and browsers, because the machine feels very snappy and stays quiet in whisper mode.

    racker15zeth006zeth006

  • AI hobbyists loading larger local models, because the high memory bandwidth and 48GB RAM help the system feel fast.

    Hat-TrickEvan55TreasureHunter208

  • Windows-on-ARM adopters who can check app compatibility first, because most common software now runs natively or through translation.

    glockjszeth006

  • Traveling professionals who need all-day battery life, because real-world usage can reach about 10 hours on normal work.

    Lucent

  • People who depend on niche Windows utilities, because some programs may not work on ARM and specific apps can be incompatible.

    glockjsracker15fungame

  • Gamers who want broad PC game compatibility, because some titles fail with DRM errors, crashes, or very low frame rates.

    OldnCrappygiantbruin

  • Buyers who need a laptop that runs Linux today, because Linux support is still immature and not ready for near-term use.

    Hat-TrickEnceladus

  • Shoppers who want a cool-running machine under sustained load, because overheating and getting too hot are recurring concerns.

    SiennaWeather361fungame

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Sep 25, 2026 3:11 PM
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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 3:11 PM
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Quote from Evan55 View quoted comment :
Check who you are replying to. I don't avoid anything, I don't actually care one bit. but that doesn't change the facts of CCP well documented involvement with chinese businesses.
Apologies for confusing the reply.

I agree with you and I don't care one bit either, but my point stands that if someone boycotts Lenovo because they're CCP then do you boycott all Chinese companies (if, as is being inferred, they are all connected to CCP)?
Sep 25, 2026 3:32 PM
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fungameSep 25, 2026 3:32 PM
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Quote from cromo View quoted comment :
Oh wow. That's actually crazy and you're right:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUS/com...e_bestbuy/

Those ASUS laptops sold at BestBuy have their own SKUs and ASUS does not handle them directly. It's been known already that this particular A16 has had differences compared to their regular A16, but I did not expect this would affect the warranty, as it does with other ASUSes at BestBuy.

Thanks for the heads up! This is why ASUS has such a bad reputation for customer service. They're basically the exact opposite of Apple — and I am not an Apple fanboy.
One reason I try to avoid ASUS laptops (even at Costco) is because of their bad reputation, and Reddit is full of posts where people got denied even during warranty periods. That said, every laptop company has issues, but everyone has a bad and good experience. All in all, one should never need repair under warranty, and a laptop that works as advertised is an ideal situation.
Sep 26, 2026 5:40 AM
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ScarletWing8449Sep 26, 2026 5:40 AM
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Sorry, i will only buy laptops with CAMM2 these days... Insurance against the future... Lenovo laptops seem interesting.
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Sep 26, 2026 3:37 PM
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InsulatedGummySep 26, 2026 3:37 PM
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No thanks, Snapdragon. I want x86 Intel chip, please (newest foundary).
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Sep 26, 2026 8:58 PM
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SiennaWeather361
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Sep 26, 2026 8:58 PM
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According to Best Buy, this deal ends Sep 28, 2026
Sep 27, 2026 12:15 AM
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zeth006Sep 27, 2026 12:15 AM
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I have the prior generation, X1 32gb version. Pretty solid machine overall. Minor nitpick is that I wish the keyboard texture was a bit different, maybe more like the Surface laptop's. Keyboard quality overall is passable but still below what you get with say a Macbook or Surface. And the touchpad is a regular "diving board" one, not a glass force touchpad like you see on Macs and Surfaces. But the fan curve is pretty well tuned. Esp when it's in whisper mode, fans are usually pretty dang silent. I expect the X2 to do equally well in this department.

As for program compatibility, supports the basics like your usual browsers, Word/Outlook/Excel, and plenty of others outside the box. If you have as specific program that you're concerned might not be compatible, best bet is check before you buy. The compatibility FUD was largely overblown even at launch for the X1. I had to return a Zenbook with Intel's 258v Lunar Lake in it because the fans ran way too often and it really pumped out a lot of heat like none other.
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Sep 27, 2026 12:28 AM
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Quote from glockjs View quoted comment :
compatibility. some programs just aren't going to work. i guess its come a long way and is still getting there but you'll have programs that just won't work. but i guess these cpu's are actually low battery usage beasts and should be fine for most.
Most apps now run natively. There's no need to run it via translation layer anymore. Even back in 2024, every single app I was throwing at it ran just fine via translation. Things have changed. Microsoft and Qualcomm really made sure Windows on ARM wasn't going anywhere.

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Sep 27, 2026 2:03 PM
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Hat-TrickSep 27, 2026 2:03 PM
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Quote from zeth006 View quoted comment :
Most apps now run natively. There's no need to run it via translation layer anymore. Even back in 2024, every single app I was throwing at it ran just fine via translation. Things have changed. Microsoft and Qualcomm really made sure Windows on ARM wasn't going anywhere.
I wonder how hard it is to recompile a program for ARM? I do have a couple holdouts that seemingly are just too lazy to recompile their app for ARM. One is my go-to for screenshot archiving (Snag-IT by Techsmith) and the other is a Start menu replacement called StartAllBack. But apart from those, I do try to keep my A16 as native as possible. Asus ships some app called Glide that is x86 code on the A16. Not sure if I need it or not as I'd rather just uninstall it.
Sep 27, 2026 3:10 PM
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RedPandasUnitedSep 27, 2026 3:10 PM
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Quote from orram View quoted comment :
Hilarious that Google is selling their Googlebook close to this price with lesser specs.
To be fair, Google isn't selling them. The manufacturers like Asus are. There are no Google-made Googlebooks (dumb name BTW). So, Asus is competing with itself.
Sep 27, 2026 3:45 PM
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orramSep 27, 2026 3:45 PM
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Quote from RedPandasUnited View quoted comment :
To be fair, Google isn't selling them. The manufacturers like Asus are. There are no Google-made Googlebooks (dumb name BTW). So, Asus is competing with itself.
I don't know why you want to be technical. Google doesn't make their Pixel phones, Foxconn manufactures them (I think), but no one is saying Google doesn't sell phones. And these laptops are available in the Google Store so I'm not sure what you're trying to get at other than a technicality.
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RedPandasUnitedSep 27, 2026 3:51 PM
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Quote from orram View quoted comment :
I don't know why you want to be technical. Google doesn't make their Pixel phones, Foxconn manufactures them (I think), but no one is saying Google doesn't sell phones. And these laptops are available in the Google Store so I'm not sure what you're trying to get at other than a technicality.
So, Google gets a commission from selling them in their store. They also get licensing fees from these manufacturers. Similar to how Microsoft makes money from Windows licenses. They also sell devices from other manufacturers in their store along with their own Surface line. However, the biggest difference is that there are no Google Googlebooks. At the end of the day, manufacturers will make the most money from selling these things.
Sep 27, 2026 11:46 PM
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EnceladusSep 27, 2026 11:46 PM
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Quote from plumberg View quoted comment :
I have never used a Snapdragon / ARM based system. What could be a few things one should be aware off?
Linux is still at "we promise, honestly!" stage. If you plan do use it for development, is either Windows or WSL.
Sep 28, 2026 12:06 AM
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EnceladusSep 28, 2026 12:06 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Isn't it?Google says about Linux on the A16:Current Linux Status• Mainline Patches: Qualcomm engineers have submitted patch series to the Linux kernel to support booting and running the ARM-based Zenbook A16.• Working Features: Basic hardware features like the display, GPU, audio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and input devices function with ongoing development.• New EC Driver: A recent asus-glymur-ec driver reported by Phoronix adds fan speed monitoring, temperature readouts, keyboard backlight control, and suspend/resume support.I'm not a Linux person but it sounds like it mostly works with development of support continuing.
There is a world of difference between "engineers working on Snapdragon support" and a functional distro, that you can install on this laptop and which will support all its hardware.
Sep 28, 2026 4:10 AM
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lonewolfcnSep 28, 2026 4:10 AM
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this should come with Windows 11 Home? or PRO? I see "Windows 11 Home" in settings -> System -> About. Thanks

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As a Copilot+ PC on Windows 11 Pro, Zenbook A16 delivers up to 80 NPU TOPS of on-device AI, powering faster searches, instant file retrieval, quick summaries, real-time assistance, and AI features that work smoothly in the background without slowing you down.

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wearetheborgSep 28, 2026 9:44 AM
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How is the screen on this for watching movies? Never had oled before.

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