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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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Community Reviews

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.

Common Questions (5)

  • Most common productivity apps now run natively on Windows on ARM, and many others can run through emulation. Specific holdouts can still fail, so it is worth checking the exact apps you need before buying.

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  • Yes. The SSD appears to be a single M.2 2280 drive, and users have upgraded it to larger drives such as a Samsung 990 Pro 2TB. Cloning can be tricky on this ARM model, and Hasleo Backup Suite is the tool most often recommended for a working clone.

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  • Open-box warranty coverage can be risky: ASUS may not reset the warranty, and coverage may depend on whether the unit was previously registered or how Best Buy handled the receipt. Buying new avoids that uncertainty and gives the full 1-year ASUS warranty.

    Hat-TrickdontouchHat-Trickcromo

  • It is not a strong gaming choice, with reports of DRM failures, crashes, and very low frame rates in some games. Linux support is still developing, so Windows or WSL is the safer option if you need a development machine.

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  • Real-world battery life can reach about 10 hours of normal work use, which is far better than older x86 laptops that were limited to around 3 hours. The Snapdragon platform is also described as very power efficient for most users.

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Sep 25, 2026 12:24 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
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.
Bad advise. Instead of cloning: make an ARM USB media with Windows ADK, save original bare drivers from c:\windows\system32\driverstore, boot from USB, install deleting all stupid 12 partitions, if any boot critical driver missing load it with drvload, if see bangs in device manager after - you have a copy of od repository, use that.
Ms employee of 25 years and windows deployment expert.
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Sep 25, 2026 12:33 AM
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alexsemiSep 25, 2026 12:33 AM
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I've not looked into a clean install, but I wonder where to get the Windows 11 26H1 ARM ISO image and then you need to make a suitable USB installer that boots on ARM. There is an ARM version of RUFUS, maybe that will do the trick.
You don't need ISO. You format a clean USB drive on any windows machine
Diskpart
Lis dis (find number your stick took)
Sel dis that number
Clean (it will delete everything)
Cre par pri size=32000
Sel par 1
Format fs=fat32 quick
Assign


Second partition can be ntfs all remaining size

Then, ms publishes catalog same windows media tool uses, I can get you direct link to ESD file, windows 26H1, setup files are under index 2 I believe, so you place boot files on your fat32 partition, shift+f10 in windows pe, then find setup.exe you extracted, install fresh.

Feed this to Claude or chat gpt if you have questions, or ask here, I can help.
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Sep 25, 2026 3:40 AM
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RandallCSep 25, 2026 3:40 AM
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Is there a reason people aren't using the Asus cloud recovery in the bios?
Sep 25, 2026 6:11 AM
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cromoSep 25, 2026 6:11 AM
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Quote from dontouch View quoted comment :
On Reddit users have reported that Asus goes by thr BB receipt.
Do you mind sharing some links, please?
Sep 25, 2026 6:15 AM
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cromoSep 25, 2026 6:15 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
One thing you need to double-check is if purchases from BestBuy have an international warranty. As it is, even if you have warranty, you have to go through Best Buy to get it repaired -- they will send it to ASUS. Been there, done that with Zenbook S16
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.
Last edited by cromo September 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM.
Sep 25, 2026 8:06 AM
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TP8825Sep 25, 2026 8:06 AM
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Quote from alexsemi View quoted comment :
You don't need ISO. You format a clean USB drive on any windows machine
Diskpart
Lis dis (find number your stick took)
Sel dis that number
Clean (it will delete everything)
Cre par pri size=32000
Sel par 1
Format fs=fat32 quick
Assign


Second partition can be ntfs all remaining size

Then, ms publishes catalog same windows media tool uses, I can get you direct link to ESD file, windows 26H1, setup files are under index 2 I believe, so you place boot files on your fat32 partition, shift+f10 in windows pe, then find setup.exe you extracted, install fresh.

Feed this to Claude or chat gpt if you have questions, or ask here, I can help.
Interesting concept. I did the same, creating dual-partition 16GB usb drive. FAT32 partition contains Boot\, bootmgfw.efi, bootmgr.efi, setup.exe, sources\boot.wim. NTFS partition contains the rest of the iso. Win11 25H2 ARM64 ISO is fine. After installation, it will update to 26H1. The 16 partitions gone, in place will be 4 partitions, System, MSR, OS, Recovery. Although it worked, something is missing. The original has 'MyAsus' in partition 16. So, I'm back in trying to find a reliable way to clone the original to larger ssd (without using bcdboot-bad idea). If you or anybody has been successful in creating a working clone of the original, please share (step-by-step preferred).
Note, usb drive created by Rufus ARM version won't boot. Access violation.
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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 12:51 PM
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Quote from alexsemi View quoted comment :
Bad advise. Instead of cloning: make an ARM USB media with Windows ADK, save original bare drivers from c:\windows\system32\driverstore, boot from USB, install deleting all stupid 12 partitions, if any boot critical driver missing load it with drvload, if see bangs in device manager after - you have a copy of od repository, use that.
Ms employee of 25 years and windows deployment expert.
Bad advice? It works, and to be honest, your method doesn't seem any easier...just a different way.

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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 12:54 PM
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Quote from Evan55 View quoted comment :
That's literally what the CCP expects of Chinese companies (and much more) and they don't try to hide it.
So you avoid all Chinese-made products then or did you single-out Lenovo for some other reason?
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thecalipSep 25, 2026 12:54 PM
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Quote from PurpleLadybug2581 View quoted comment :
this laptop is always listed at an insane price, not sure how they manage to do it but its great
Not this one. It is the AMD version. I don't think anyone want the SD version.
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alexsemiSep 25, 2026 12:57 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Bad advice? It works, and to be honest, your method doesn't seem any easier...just a different way.
You want fresh image from MS every time, a rule of thumb.
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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 12:58 PM
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Quote from thecalip View quoted comment :
Not this one. It is the AMD version. I don't think anyone want the SD version.
AMD? Are you posting in the right thread? This is a Snapdragon-based laptop.
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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 1:02 PM
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Quote from alexsemi View quoted comment :
You want fresh image from MS every time, a rule of thumb.
I've been cloning SSD's forever. I use the latest monthly ISO's from MS (which doesn't really matter as I do updates on the first boot), imaged to a fast USB and it works just fine. No reason to change what already works.
Sep 25, 2026 1:04 PM
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alexsemiSep 25, 2026 1:04 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
I've been cloning SSD's forever. I use the latest monthly ISO's from MS (which doesn't really matter as I do updates on the first boot), imaged to a fast USB and it works just fine. No reason to change what already works.
You just doing it wrong and inefficiently
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Hat-TrickSep 25, 2026 1:11 PM
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Quote from alexsemi View quoted comment :
You just doing it wrong and inefficiently
OK. Your right and your method is best. Can we be done now?

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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
So you avoid all Chinese-made products then or did you single-out Lenovo for some other reason?
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.

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