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Why it might be worth a look
- OLED screen and 95% DCI-P3 coverage are unusual at this price band.
- 1TB SSD gives plenty of local storage.
- Intel Core i5-13420H is stronger than many budget U-series chips.
Caveats before buying
- The best reported price appears restricted to HS/BLC/student portals.
- Currys page had a ports inconsistency; check before describing ports.
- Glossy 300-nit OLED may not suit bright outdoor use.
Full captured specs
| brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| model | X1605VA-SH2006W |
| cpu | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| cpu Family | Intel Core i5 |
| ram | 16GB DDR4 |
| storage | 1TB SSD |
| gpu | Intel UHD Graphics |
| screen | 16in OLED, 1920x1200, glossy, 300 nits, 95% DCI-P3 |
| weight | 1.88kg |
| os | Windows 11 |
How to use this deal note
Use this page to decide whether the laptop is worth checking with the retailer. We label restricted pricing, trade-in assumptions, refurb/ex-demo condition and weak points because those details often matter more than the headline discount.