ASUS - 15.6" 4K Touch-Screen Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 1TB SSD + Optane

Name: ASUS - 15.6" 4K Touch-Screen Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 1TB SSD + Optane
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 6343292
Rating: 4.4 (81 reviews)

Model: Q546FD-BI7T14

SKU: 6343292

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Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor Model: Intel 8th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
General
- Product Name: 15.6" 4K Touch-Screen Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 1TB SSD + Optane
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: Q546FD-BI7T14
Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 8th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 8565U
Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 SDRAM (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 2400 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 16 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Speaker Type: Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.63 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
Other
- UPC: 192876309988

Touch screen
ASUS Q546FD Laptop: Commute lightly with this ultra-thin ASUS laptop. The 15.6-inch 4K touchscreen offers clear, crisp visuals, and the infrared camera supports video conferencing. An Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM handle demanding programs. This ASUS laptop delivers immersive graphics with an NVIDIA GTX 1050 graphics card, while the 1TB SSD provides fast data access.

Windows 10 operating system: Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›
15.6" multitouch screen: 3840 x 2160 native resolution. Touch, tap, glide and make the most of Windows 10. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8565U mobile processor: Ultra-low-voltage platform. Quad-core, eight-way processing provides maximum high-efficiency power to go. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
1TB Solid State Drive accelerated by Intel® Optane™: SSDs with Intel® Optane™ memory are the fastest as compared to NAND SSDs*. Intel Optane H10 with SSD offers speedy storage and accelerates opening your frequent programs. *see www.bestbuy.com/optaneh10disclaimers.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics: Driven by 2GB dedicated video memory to quickly render high-quality images for videos and games.
Weighs 4.63 lbs. and measures 0.8" thin: Thin and light design with DVD/CD drive omitted for improved portability. Lithium-polymer battery.
HDMI output expands your viewing options: Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.
Next-generation wireless connectivity: Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N.
Built-in HD webcam with microphone: Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
Backlit keyboard: Allows you to enjoy comfortable and accurate typing, even in dim lighting.
Innovative ScreenPad display: This laptop features innovative ScreenPad display integrated into the touchpad, providing a second screen for powerful multitasking.
Additional port: Headphone/microphone combo jack.

Whats Included

ASUS Q546FD BI7T14
Power adapter

Q: Does it come with a stylus?

A: It doesn't come with a stylus, but if you're comparing it to the HP Spectre X360 (which does come with a stylus) this ASUS is a much faster, durable, and better looking machine. I've owned both.

Q: Does it have a thunder bolt 3 port?

A: This laptop does not have a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Q: Does laptop overheat? Noticed when used as a tablet became very hot. Using external fan for now. Only had it 5 days. Use approx 4-5 hours a day.

A: Since my wife got this 5 weeks ago it has shutdown and froze on the average of 2-3 times daily for no apparent reason. We're on our second 5 fan cooling pad but still keeps shutting down. I suspect a bad computer. As an Elite Plus member probably going to send this bad boy back and try another within our 45 day return period...great advantages but this random shutdown is trying her patience. She does play WOW, but I don't see why this would cause these random shutdowns. Many updates? Overheating?

Q: How much does it weigh?

A: Listed weight is copy pasted from another listing (the one with two hard disks). I put this bad boy on a kitchen scale, and it is 4.29lbs (4lbs 4.7oz), with the charger +cable another 0.98lbs (15.7oz). Not bad for a gtx card laptop. The power brick was a little surprising, I thought in 2019 we were past actual bricks... Asus, when are you going to have a competent person write an accurate description of your products? Check out all your best buy 2-in-1s,while you're at it, half of them have the wrong specs.

Q: How long is the battery life?

A: Anywhere between 4 to 7 hrs, depending on the brightness, wireless connectivity, volume, and screenpad being turned on/off. This laptop has a bigger battery than the Q536FD model with 2TB HDD

Q: Is this a vivobook or a creator?

A: It is a Zenbook Flip Series.

Q: Is this laptop coming with fingerprints scanner?? I was trying to see some reviews about this laptop but once I put the model number appeared the ZENBOOK PRO is this a zenbook pro version???????

A: Yes it is a Zenbook No fingerprint feature

Q: Is this laptop MPP-compliant? Does it work with an active pen?

A: Yes, the laptop is MPP-compliant and does work with active pen like, ASUS pen.

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the fast performance, ample storage, and powerful capabilities of this gaming laptop. They particularly appreciate the 4K touch-screen display and the reasonable price point. However, some users have expressed concerns about the touchpad's functionality and the noise generated by the fans.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful laptop but with some issues...
This is going be long but very informative for people seeking more info on this laptop. I was torn between getting this Q546FD model or Q536FD. The former is an updated version with 1TB + 32GB Optane M.2 SSD and a Screenpad which, in theory, is very practical. The latter comes with a 256GB M.2 stick coupled with 2TB SATA 5400rpm 6GB/s HDD. Besides that, I saw no difference between the two. I also could not find any information on this Q546FD model anywhere! Not on google searches, not on YouTube and, most importantly, no where on Asus’s website. Officially, Asus only supplies Q536FD. So, did Q546FD appear from thin air? That question began my quest to finding out what the story behind this model is! I did not want to buy Q536FD until I was thoroughly educated on Q546FD. My concerns were if this is just a limited-time Best Buy exclusive and how will I be downloading any future driver updates from? I did had a feeling that this model is using the older Q536FD drivers. I was also assuming that since this model looks exactly like the outgoing model with same port configuration, there might actually be an unused SATA port and a blank caddy to add another storage media inside the Q546FD. So, I might be getting the best of both models- a dual storage system and a screenpad! But, I had no idea how reliable and accurately the screenpad will work, even with the ScreenPad 2.0 software running on it. I needed to find this info badly as I know it will help me a lot in my classes. So, after exhausting all my options, and finding out, in the process, that Q546FD is just a refresh of Asus Zenbook Flip 15 UX562UD with an added screen, and a Best Buy exclusive, on behalf of all of you and your curiosities, I splurged on this laptop. Once it was delivered to me, of course I had to take some pictures of the internals and try out the screenpad features. Below are my findings: 1. Shame on you, Best Buy, for not providing your customers with nearly enough information to decide on the products you are selling. Shame on you, again, for having this model on display at your stores but having none in stock anywhere in the northern US! You guys should have just advertised this laptop as Online only and you would have been in a better situation. Yes, I did check for it in at least 6 to 7 northern states using your “within 250 miles” search criteria. I didn’t go any further because it would just be a waste of my time. Finally, and hopefully a third “shame on you” might be the charm. Shame on you for having the demo model with a broken screenpad software. Actually, this shame should also go to Asus for installing such a broken demo. What I mean is the demo only has two things- “click on the window and drag to this button to move it to screenpad display” and “tap on this button to close the multitask apps- smartphone style”! I ask, is that the only demo you guys could think of with such a big innovation. It reminds me of that one Family Guy episode where a caveman Peter discovers the Wheel and Axle and uses his invention to have Lois pole dance in front of his cavemen buddies! Seriously? What about a demo for the number pad, the Calculator, Windows 10 shortcuts, Office 365 integrated shortcuts? The demo machines have Office 365 built-in, so why not utilize them? Very poor presentation, indeed! 2. There is no unused SATA port! So, we are stuck with only one PCI-e port for the SSD stick. 3. The space where the 2TB HDD resides in Q536FD is now occupied by a bigger battery. Yes, the battery is now 71Wh instead of 57Wh in Q536FD! So, we have 25% bigger battery that equates to one to three extra hours of running time, depending on individual usage habits. 4. The screenpad does have some useful apps and shortcuts. It also allows us to create our own shortcuts, like adding a virtual screenpad button for Windows+E key press to open a new explorer window. The bad part is that the screenpad touch sensor, after a few seconds of inactivity, wakes up and takes precedence over the mouse control. Basically, you go to a webpage, read a few lines and want to scroll down but the mouse is no longer in control, the screenpad has taken control and you are, instead of scrolling down, actually flipping the screenpad app pages. So, if you want constant control over your pointer, the screenpad needs to be off (by pressing the F6 key) unless you become a fan of three-finger tapping the screenpad to activate/deactivate it every few seconds. Asus, you guys need to fix this, ASAP! Some of us want the screenpad to be on most of the time but not have it battle over taking control away from the mouse functions. 4. There are no dedicated drivers for Q546FD. The BIOS and drivers are using F536FD versions. Why? F536FD does not have a screenpad, and it does not have a bigger battery, so why are it’s drivers being used in the updated model? I am not a smart person but I can certainly see this issue in effect as the battery, when fully charged, shows only 3.5hrs remaining but I get a full 6-7hrs of use out of it before the battery exhausts. And yes, I have calibrated the battery and conditioned it by fully charging it before using it for the first time and went through through four full charge/discharge cycles. Please release dedicated drivers for this model! I don’t know what other anomalies people will see as time progresses and many more but this model. 5. I don’t know if this is an issue with all 4K laptop screens but there is a light bleed on the top edge of the screen. This is clearly visible on the blue screen when I was setting up Windows. It disappears in the darker wallpaper background once the setup is complete and is only visible if the window is maximized or when a restart takes place. I saw this same anomaly on all display models I have seen, including the Q536FD when it was still on display, before being replaced with Q546FD. Poor quality control, maybe? 6. The laptop gets hot fast, due to the bottom facing vents which get covered when the laptop is sitting on my lap. Also, what’s with the back vents pointing straight at the 4K screen, Asus? Did you not even try to think of any other place to put those vents? If I have the laptop on my lap, the only place the hot air will come out of is after bouncing off of the 4K screen! God knows if the screen will last five years if this is how the vents are designed. 7. The lack of information for consumer is appalling! Will the battery last longer if the resolution of the display is dropped down from 4K to 1080p, say when traveling? Also, as we have two resolutions to choose from on the screenpad, namely 2160x1080 or 1000x500, and two refresh rates to choose from, 50Hz or 60Hz, which combination should I choose to prolong battery when traveling? I am not educated much on this but questions like these are expected to be asked and the Best Buy reps should be educated on answering such questions, which they couldn’t, at various stores. Overall, I like the build, the quality, the looks and the functionality of this laptop and made a great, albeit costly choice! I wish the presentation was better and proper information was posted at Bestbuy.com and provided by Best Buy and Asus reps. The copy-paste job from Q536FD page to Q546FD page just does not help and I doubt will sell enough of these laptops. Not enough info to differentiate between the two models, and the absurd fact that the latter is on display but not in stock anywhere whereas the former NOT on display but in stock all over just makes this whole conundrum ludicrous! I would have just gone with Q536FD and all the reviews and consumer reviews are already there for me to read through instead of scrounging for information for Q546FD. The screen, with its set of issues, is worth it. The ability to have one program or webpage or a movie running on the screenpad while doing designing or coding, or word processing on a maximized window is what a multitask should be all about. I can only imagine what smarter people will use this screenpad as. Hope they post it online so I can learn their tricks too. I apologize for the long review but I do not want you folks to go through what I had to go through to find out any sort of info on this laptop. I would not recommend this over the Q536FD as even I wonder, still, whether a screenpad, two to three hours of extra battery life and 750GB extra SSD storage is better than the 2TB SATA space with a non-headache and beautiful looking touchpad. With more refinement to the software, the screenpad could definitely be appealing and hands-down innovative and useful. Please Asus, fix it and folks, buy this if you want to support screenpad innovation. If not, you will be just as happy with the Q536FD.
Posted 6 years ago by KahinDur
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I like it
I was pretty excited about buying this. Let me start with the touch pad: I don’t use it. It has the option of being off, being a normal touch pad, or being the screen pad. The screen pad is cool, I probably just don’t know how to best use it, so I leave it on the regular touch pad setting (otherwise it can get frustrating). Maybe In The future I will figure it out. Next, the performance is good. I just do some light video editing and it meets my greatest expectations EXCEPT: The speakers are on the bottom!!!!!!!!!! This is a big deal. I end up having to use headphones if I want to do anything that requires sound. My only other con: the ‘rubber feet’ on the bottom don’t do a good job on a smooth wooden surface. Oh, and the screen can be a slight annoyance when you’re opening it. Overall, I like it! I would recommend it, but if the measly little cons I mentioned above seem like they would annoy you, then you may look elsewhere for a laptop.
Posted 6 years ago by HitmanONE1
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing Value with Minor Problems
It was a choice between this laptop, the Dell XPS 15, and the Microsoft Surface Book and I am glad I chose this one. It offers you so much more than the other two at almost half the price. The GTX 1050 only has 2 GB of ram but it's enough for me to do impressive stuff on CAD without any lag. The battery life seems to be great as long as you have it on battery saver and the TouchPad display off. The start up time are also impressive and the face unlock is surprisingly accurate. The only downs I would say I have with this laptop is how hot it gets and the build quality. While the laptop is built with nice materials, the way they are put together isn't all that great. The hinge has started to make noises every time I move it and the vents are placed in front of the screen so it constantly blows hot air onto the sensitive screen. And it gets hot A LOT at random times. However, with the features you get at this price, there's not much to complain about, I'd recommend you get a warranty with the device just in case. Hopefully you find this review helpful.
Posted 5 years ago by TechEnthusiast2020