ASUS Zenbook S16
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Pros
- Get that Zenbook, do not think much.
- here's a Window's laptop option. ... Asus Zenbook S16 2026 32 GB $1,799.99
- The ASUS Zenbook S 16 should be strong for FastAPI, Go, Postgres, Terraform, and lots of containers
- Parent context: I used to own a IMac and it made me hate MacOS so now I’d rather just get a windows laptop. Reply: Fair enough, your preferences are your own. In that case, that Zenbook will be an excellent device
- Parent context: I was recently looking at the Asus Zenbook S16 and thought that was probably the best one for its price. Reply: I have this laptop, it’s SO good. Admittedly, I’m not a graphic designer but it’s been fantastic. The perform...
Cons
- I would buy the ASUS Zenbook S16 only at a good price and with enough RAM from day one.
- it has screen problems as my display start flickering after warranty expiry after a year.
- I have terrible experience with asus s16 same model. after warranty expiring and within two months all of a sudden the screen started flickering. i contacted the support team and they are not helpful either asking for RMA without properl...
- Parent context: ASUS Zenbook S16 - don't buy it, it's garbage Reply: Not defective, it has been happening on mine in the exact same situations.
- ASUS Zenbook S16 - don't buy it, it's garbage ASUS Zenbook S16 UM5606WA Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Radeon 890M BSOD upon resuming from sleep or when turning the laptop screen back on
Sentiment
7 positive (58%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 4 negative (33%)
Trust + time weighted score: +22% · raw score 25%
What redditors said (10 of 12)
Get that Zenbook, do not think much.
here's a Window's laptop option. ... Asus Zenbook S16 2026 32 GB $1,799.99
I would buy the ASUS Zenbook S16 only at a good price and with enough RAM from day one.
it has screen problems as my display start flickering after warranty expiry after a year.
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 should be strong for FastAPI, Go, Postgres, Terraform, and lots of containers
I have terrible experience with asus s16 same model. after warranty expiring and within two months all of a sudden the screen started flickering. i contacted the support team and they are not helpful either asking for RMA without properly answering my questions.
Parent context: ASUS Zenbook S16 - don't buy it, it's garbage Reply: Not defective, it has been happening on mine in the exact same situations.
ASUS Zenbook S16 - don't buy it, it's garbage ASUS Zenbook S16 UM5606WA Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Radeon 890M BSOD upon resuming from sleep or when turning the laptop screen back on
Parent context: I used to own a IMac and it made me hate MacOS so now I’d rather just get a windows laptop. Reply: Fair enough, your preferences are your own. In that case, that Zenbook will be an excellent device
Parent context: I was recently looking at the Asus Zenbook S16 and thought that was probably the best one for its price. Reply: I have this laptop, it’s SO good. Admittedly, I’m not a graphic designer but it’s been fantastic. The performance, battery life, and overall user experience makes it by far the best laptop I’ve ever owned.
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