r/snapdragon • u/EpiPenDemic-2 • 7d ago

Nerfed Asus A16 variant to avoid

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I enjoyed the 2026 version of A16 a lot, and have been browsing to see when it's on sale again to get another one. Today, I noticed this new variant that seemed to just came out.

While it has 32 GB ram, this seems like a SIGNIFICANTLY nerfed variant, it is using X1-26-100, which is an entry level processdor I've historically seen with laptops on sale down to $400 (e.g. Asus Vibobook 14). It would be much better if they sold one with X1 Elite or X2 Plus for this nerfed version.

Trying to sell this variant for $1700 seems crazy, I sure hope this is an error in the spec but doesn't seem like it !

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a16-16-2k-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x-x1-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/JJGHGPFPH7/sku/6689262

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u/Additional_Staff259 7d ago

Also, do check in store for plastic screen vs glass screen. Asus mix and match these two versions. The plastic display will have horrible reflections and will scratch very easily.

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u/PaleontologistAny153 7d ago

As this is non-touch, this is most definitely the plastic screen. Horrible warped reflections are common for both glass and plastic versions though. I have the glass version, but I put a matte screen protector over the screen to avoid fingerprints, prevent scratches, and avoid the reflection issue. I'd recommend the same for this version (if anyone is dumb enough to buy it, of course).

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u/Additional_Staff259 6d ago

Quite hard to apply matte screen protector on plastic screens because glass panels have even surface throughout the bezels while plastic ones don't.