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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 495 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the Zenbook S 16's exceptional screen quality, overall performance, and impressive battery life. The laptop's processor speed, portability, lightweight design, and ample RAM contribute to a seamless user experience. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the device's tendency to overheat and generate fan noise under certain conditions. Despite these drawbacks, the Zenbook S 16 generally receives positive feedback for its outstanding features.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lightweight laptop, with a spacious 16-inch display that’s perfect for work related tasks. The keyboard is really comfortable, making long hours of work feel easy. It's a solid choice for getting things done!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop, awful service from Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    TL;DR: I was shipped an "Excellent" open box unit that was essentially a filthy brick. Zero stars for Best Buy for shamelessly shipping me a dirty laptop in an unusable state and passing it off as "Excellent" (defined as working and looking like new), while charging me a premium price over "Good" and "Fair" condition. Hey, BB, this is known as fraud. The three stars are for ASUS, who thankfully included in their BIOS a cloud recovery... albeit a monstrous 14GB download (?!). Why did it come to that? Because WiFi wouldn't work at all during Windows setup... a dead end. After hours making the laptop usable (including a while of scrubbing the dirty smudges throughout the top), I'm mostly pleased with it... So far my main gripe is that the dimmest keyboard backlight level is still too bright for night use. I had to angle the reflective display away from me to keep it from mirroring the backlit keys. Some other cons include the so-so port selection, the lack of a privacy shutter for the webcam, and the lack of a fingerprint reader, which ASUS seams to refuse to include in their laptops. Things I like include the OLED display, materials, aesthetics, light weight, speed, storage & RAM capacity, large trackpad, large keyboard w/o numpad, sound system, overall value, and ASUS' tasteful & useful software/firmware aids.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sceen

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has been a great productivity laptop. The screen is amazing and lightweight makes it easy to carry around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop, highly recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Laptop works perfectly. Love the color/aesthetic of the case, and the performance has been flawless. Purchased as an open box, very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Laptop /Gets Too Hot

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a beautiful laptop. The design and display are impressive. However, it gets so hot on the underside and keyboard that I am not sure I am going to keep it. It is amazingly thin but it may be the thinness that that is causing the heat issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Gk51,

      We greatly appreciate your feedback on the notebook, and we apologize for the overheating issue. At ASUS, we take quality control, testing, and inspections seriously to ensure our products meet high standards. What you've experienced is not intentional. The decision to make a purchase can be an important one, and we want to ensure that our customers receive the best products and services.

      It is recommended to download and update the BIOS 309 and firmware for system performance optimization. To troubleshoot the issue described, we recommend following the steps in the FAQ below. Should the issue persist, please contact our support team at https://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs to further investigate the problem or assist with repairing the device.

      We do stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at [email protected] and include the case number "N2408003491-0002" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.

      Best Regards,
      Chantae
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support

      https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1015064/
      BIOS: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=UM5606WA Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too thin and too hot!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a case of a laptop that is based all on design with no thought of function (mainly heat dissipation). The build quality/4K touch screen/cpu speed/battery life are all very good, but because of how thin this laptop is, the heat build up is extreme. The keyboard and underneath get very hot/fans are constantly running. So typing on this laptop is not very comfortable. Also would be concerned for longevity based on the heat build up over time, depending on how heavily it is used.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Eoghan27,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback on the laptop, and we apologize for the problems you've encountered. At ASUS, we take quality control, testing, and inspections seriously to ensure our products meet high standards. What you've experienced was not intentional. The decision to make a purchase can be an important one, and we want to ensure that our customers receive the best products and services. We understand the impression this may have created and we hope this will not be a long-term lasting impression as you have chosen ASUS as a trusted brand for excellence. Our top priority is providing our customers with a high level of satisfaction, and we'll forward your feedback to our Product Team for review.

      Please allow us to make your experience with ASUS a better one. To troubleshoot the overheating issue described, it is recommended to download and update the BIOS to version 309 for system performance optimization. The update takes a few minutes, please do not turn off your computer during the process to avoid a critical problem that may cause the system to not be able to turn on.

      BIOS Update for Windows: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-16-um5606/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=UM5606WA


      We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at [email protected] and include the case number "N2407040629-0001" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.

      Best Regards,
      Chantae
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great laptop for the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop gets super hot while charging. Other than that its a great laptop for daily use with a stunning display.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lightweight laptop for work

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed to get a laptop quick for work as my old one randomly blew up. Went to best buy and out of all the laptops i looked at this was the most premium and lightweight one out of all of them. The only one that maybe could come close was the microsoft surface but it wasnt as light as this one. Very good computer so far and i Love the OLED screen

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop for Student

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop, very slim, portable, and very nove OLED display. Handles the programs I use frequently with ease, which includes Matlab, Solidworks, programmimg compilers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth it !!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    its so light and faster than ever I had, I recommended. I'm so happy for my election

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good laptop amazing price. Open box half price and shipped to the house too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ASUS Zenbook

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear beautiful screen with bright; fast processor. Just what I needed for all of my person tasks!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic all arounder - great display

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fantastic laptop so far, max out the display settings and you'll be drooling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a fantastic computer at a good price. Plenty of memory and processor speed to handle larger applications and graphics.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop no problems

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had no problems it’s been perfect. Have loved every asus I have gotten

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best premium basic latop for 2025

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best laptops out in this size and specs. Doesn't get hot and is very efficient. Great screen and really good build quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop…when it works

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I picked this laptop for its 3k resolution monitor, and it didn’t disappoint. However, after one month of daily casual use (email, web surfing, some video streaming, occasional WoW playing) it refused to boot up after being shut down. After a one month trip to the ASUS repair center, where the BIOS was flashed, it was returned to me and was working again. Fast forward six months later, same issue again…shut it down one night and wouldn’t boot up the next morning. This time I took it to Best Buy and had the Geek Squad send it off for repair. This time the OLED module and screen had to be replaced, but after a month of waiting, Best Buy authorized an exchange because repairs were taking too long. Laptop was thin and lightweight but had an amazing screen, when it worked. It also heated up under normal use, using the ASUS onboard software it ran routinely at 80+C, frequently up to 90+C…made for a hot keyboard! Don’t know if i got a lemon or this is just a bad design.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Misthaufen,

      Thank you for your comment.

      We certainly understand your disappointment with the quality of this laptop and the inconvenience this may have caused if you have to send it in for repair couple of times. All ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and inspections, and are built to last. Issues you experienced with this laptop are random.

      If you need further assistance with the product, please email me at [email protected] and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.

      Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.

      Regards,

      Rodel

      ASUS Customer Loyalty Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lap top review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lap top, good graphs and fixtures, I will recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like my new laptop it has so much innovations and AI incorporated, good design and very light

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Asus Zenbook S16

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performs great for your daily needs, whether that’s school or light gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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