How ASUS scams their 2023 laptop customers

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  • @josemuchacho3812
    @josemuchacho3812 5 місяців тому +17

    It´s incredible, I live in Europe, I´ve bought the 2024 version with i9 14900hx + rtx 4090 etc, everywhere I´ve researched I was told 2024 models all have miniLED, the website I´ve bought even has a video on the photo gallery showing Nebula HDR screen etc. I only discovered with this video almost 1 month after buying, and I was honestly not super happy with the current display, now this explains it all, it does not have MINILED!!! I´ve paid so much money for this laptop..

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  5 місяців тому +6

      This.. ASUS is doing this not as a mistake, but because they know that they can get away with it (most people have busy lives they don't have time to spend weeks figuring out why the monitor looks disappointing).
      And yet I get 1 comment per day saying "this has nothing to do with Asus this is just that you as an individual was too lazy to research before buying"

    • @Theguitarskater1
      @Theguitarskater1 5 місяців тому +1

      @@NiberspaceNever thought that I would need to spend weeks researching all the terms for Asus Rog PC’s. I mean why would they call Nebula Display AND Nebula Display HDR, honestly I bought the 2024 model as everyone was saying it has the MiniLed, and 2023 only some of them. I will contact the seller tomorrow, as the video on the website was showing it had Nebula HDR display. They don’t have a video for the 2024 Scar IPS display do they? It’s all advertised as having MiniLED!!

    • @michelzollinger6447
      @michelzollinger6447 3 місяці тому +2

      Same here i got my 2024 model with rtx4090 yesterday and i dont have the miniled options in de armoury.

    • @michelzollinger6447
      @michelzollinger6447 3 місяці тому +1

      In Switzerland they don't even sell the Scar RTX 4090 with miniLED Display. Asus listed only the RTX4080 with miniLED.
      But on the swiss Website of Asus they write and promote only about RTX4090 and miniLED

    • @Theguitarskater1
      @Theguitarskater1 3 місяці тому

      @@michelzollinger6447 I also can’t find the 4090 with miniled in stock, they used to sell but only in 18’’ not 16’. Anyways, I’m still very happy with the Laptop. I didn’t return it because I don’t like the MSI variant or Lenovo, and in Europe it’s very hard to get Alienware, otherwise that would have been my first choice.

  • @madcapper6
    @madcapper6 Рік тому +380

    Some people might say in the grand scheme of things, HDR doesn't really matter to them or whatever. No big deal. But I agree with you it's beside the point. It's the practice. The point is the ethics and the honesty, or lack thereof, being shown by Asus. This is the kind of practice that a company could, and probably should, get sued for. Laptops ain't cheap. You better be getting what you're paying for. False advertising to me = theft.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +41

      It's not about HDR, it's about MiniLED, miniLED matters to everyone whether they are in SDR or HDR

    • @bungtomo1322
      @bungtomo1322 Рік тому +2

      Big tech(s) with reputable and prestigious brand image can do whatever they want to consumers. Maybe they will blink if it is an order of thousands of units from a company/university. Other than that, don't even try.

    • @XW1NT3RXS0LD13RX
      @XW1NT3RXS0LD13RX Рік тому

      nice you copied my name

    • @gamingcomputers7485
      @gamingcomputers7485 Рік тому +2

      its not only theft its a theft in a day light

    • @rxgp5844
      @rxgp5844 Рік тому +5

      "Asus is being intentional about it; Nebula HDR does not imply the presence of mini LED technology."

  • @chy453
    @chy453 Рік тому +154

    I can't imagine the frustration you went through with this BS but you did a good job calmly and logically explaining it all.

  • @NopWorks
    @NopWorks Рік тому +120

    My gut feeling tells me that Asus will just be more careful next time and sell worse laptops in regions where there aren't that many non-paid independent reviewers - countries where there aren't enough voice to cause any issues.

    • @unfairfair
      @unfairfair Рік тому +7

      Your gut feeling is probably right and those countries will most likely be the least developed countries.

    • @RevKK-i4k
      @RevKK-i4k Рік тому +3

      ...india

    • @999WRLDEVERYWHERE
      @999WRLDEVERYWHERE 10 місяців тому

      ​@@RevKK-i4kyou should get some knowledge

    • @anuragrai6030
      @anuragrai6030 3 місяці тому

      Yes, got a strix g15 in 2021 in India, some part or the other always dies within a few months, will never go with ASUS again

  • @_Ashler
    @_Ashler Рік тому +31

    In Asus' site you can actually tell which model has IPS vs Mini LED
    ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023) G634
    G634JZ-N4003W -> IPS Screen (N4003)
    G634JZ-NM041W -> Mini LED (NM041)

    • @slnsay5495
      @slnsay5495 Рік тому

      Is this really it?

    • @slnsay5495
      @slnsay5495 Рік тому

      How about NM042?

    • @_Ashler
      @_Ashler Рік тому +3

      @@slnsay5495any NM… should be a Mini LED display

    • @slnsay5495
      @slnsay5495 Рік тому

      @@_Ashler ty

  • @Sgt_Laylo
    @Sgt_Laylo Рік тому +19

    i just received my first gaming laptop today. When I was shopping around, I noticed that it was confusing. So many variations. What I learned was that I had to pay attention to the full model number and check the specs at the Asus Rog site. There, I would see exactly what I was getting. I would blame the seller for describing it incorrectly cause its really not that difficult to search the model number and see exactly what youre getting. The seller probably did that on purpose, to increase sales.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +3

      Sure, but then when you look at let's say a UA-cam review it might not be clear if they are reviewing the same specs or a different model number

  • @KeepIt1HuniTT
    @KeepIt1HuniTT 9 місяців тому +5

    Nope. We got screwed here in America as well. The only reason why I'm keeping mine is because I got it for $1,700 at Best Buy. Open Box sale during the Thanksgiving Christmas holidays and the Laptop was in mint condition. My power brick still had the plastic on it and no screen bleed. The screen is NOT HDR. Only Dolby Vision for media viewing. Not games. I had no idea when purchasing due to the advertising. To make things worse I installed a 4tb secondary Nvme drive along with 64gb of 5600mhz DDR5 and found out about the screen afterwards. LOL! That's my fault but I was still bummed. Right now I'm searching for a MOD that can emulate HDR for non HDR screens. The 4080 is nice but I wish my screen colors popped more with better black levels.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  9 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow that price sounds amazing, so I agree with your choice to keep it, assuming that you either don't have the GPU whine noise issue or that you can live with it.
      Trying to emulate HDR sounds like a horrible idea tho, but maybe I've missunderstood what you mean. I think you'll just have to use it with an external HDR miniLED monitor

    • @KeepIt1HuniTT
      @KeepIt1HuniTT 9 місяців тому

      @Niberspace Yes you're right. That is probably my best option.

    • @kaiichinose9590
      @kaiichinose9590 Місяць тому

      I’ve seen someone do a screen swap on their 18 to get the mini led panel.

  • @maarbox
    @maarbox 9 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for the review. Your are totally right. There would be many people that got scammed Hope this video raise awareness to Asus and maybe other companies as well.

  • @vzuzukin
    @vzuzukin Рік тому +88

    Always check the NITS brightness specs, because they'll be different. 1100 NITS means miniLED monitor. 500 NITS means regular IPS display. Nebula marketing ploy is shady for sure, because they're purposefully calling all their 2023 displays 'Nebula' to mislead consumers. But they cant lie about the actual specs of the machine inside the box

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +25

      Indeed, mine said 1100, but the color calibrator I borrowed measured 400

    • @frostgodx
      @frostgodx Рік тому

      You’d have to be an idiot to not know one is “HDR” aka mini led and one is not.

    • @rajatchaudhuri
      @rajatchaudhuri Рік тому +20

      1100 NITS of brightness only works in HDR profile and only to some specific areas where the image or video output is very bright. Let’s say the moon in the dark sky. Depending on how much area is covered by the moon on the whole screen the brightness will increase. If the moon is visible on the whole screen then the brightness from the moon would be around. 400-500 nits. But if the moon is visible only in an inch square area of the screen then it might give you upto 1100 nits. That’s why it is called HDR 1000, because it works only while using HDR mode. Not whole screen will give 1100 nits of brightness. The screen only gives power to a specific area where the colour range is at brightest to provide dynamic range between brighter and darker areas.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +10

      @@rajatchaudhuri even my gramma knows that, what's your point?

    • @Bluminous1204
      @Bluminous1204 Рік тому +6

      @@Niberspace so why you ask if u already knows that

  • @applei8121
    @applei8121 Рік тому +29

    I have been scammed as well with the same issue. But thank you for bringing this up.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      Wow, what region was this?

    • @applei8121
      @applei8121 Рік тому

      UK@@Niberspace

    • @dhruvkaravadiya3645
      @dhruvkaravadiya3645 5 днів тому

      Same. Asus Screen issue. Service center guys had me change 4 screens, out of warrenty so paid for first one only. But then still issue persists. Laptop screen going completely berserk. Proper old age White and Black spotty flickering continuously.

  • @mikaelbiilmann6826
    @mikaelbiilmann6826 Рік тому +19

    Back in 2007 I bought ASUS parts for a new PC I was building, because I heard good theings about ASUS. I even went and bought a 17" ASUS laptop to game on when I travelled. All those parts and the laptop were great and they lasted me so many years without problems. In 2020 I bought an ASUS A15 from a guy and wondered why he hadn't kept the laptop longer than a few months. Then I saw the screen and saw how just awful it is. I kept the laptop but gamed mostly on my main PC anyway. Later I moved and needed a new laptop and bought a 2022 A15 and noticed that the build quality had become even worse than the 2020 A15. The new screen was much much better though and the specs were ok, so I kept it. After 4 months of light gaming the screen just turned off while I was typing on the laptop. Hard reset didn't help so now I have packaged it up and sending it in for repair, but after seeing your video, I am now afraid I will only get it back next year! Writing this in August 2023. Bought the laptop in April... Military grade build quality as ASUS write? Yeah right!

    • @Tom_Quixote
      @Tom_Quixote Рік тому +7

      They promise military build quality but didn't say which military.

    • @mikaelbiilmann6826
      @mikaelbiilmann6826 Рік тому

      North Korean!😁 @@Tom_Quixote

    • @CSimmons1026
      @CSimmons1026 Рік тому +2

      lol military grade is terrible believe it or not, most military things are old and outdated

  • @Sundara229
    @Sundara229 Рік тому +12

    Regarding the coil whine, I have heard that some current gen GPU's are pretty bad in that regard and my ancient 980 Ti in my desktop does it as well, but I never witnessed a card that is THIS loud lol. I can hear the 3080 Ti in my Zephyrus M16 too, but it's very quiet.
    Definitely a not acceptable defect.

  • @bds4410
    @bds4410 Рік тому +2

    Im from Estonia (EU) and the stores selling x16 have nebula hdr displays (4060). Asus page for this model says "ROG Nebula Display - 16" Mini LED 240Hz 16:10"

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      Sure it says that, but are you sure it's not just the same scam story as here?

    • @bds4410
      @bds4410 Рік тому +1

      @@Niberspace well im planning to buy one soon

    • @penkatadrums
      @penkatadrums Рік тому

      Just get it from a place where you could comfortably return it if needed.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      @@penkatadrums I don't know if such a place exists, the store I bought from still had to communicate with ASUS and ASUS dragged it out for months

  • @greenman8
    @greenman8 Рік тому +17

    I used to be 'almost' Asus exclusive, for PC components, and if in the market, I probably would have been into their Laptops too. (Thank god Lenovo had a sale when I was buying my Legion5 ) Then, out of the blue. I switched to MSI, for my last build, and all of a sudden all of the ASUS issues started popping up.
    I still think Asus makes the best physical stuff, it's just their handling of problems, and fibbing over details like the details in their displays.
    Got to give them credit , Consistency between Asus and Asus ROG (technically separate companies)

    • @greenman8
      @greenman8 Рік тому +6

      Clarification, "I still think Asus makes the best physical stuff" should be, "I think Asus has the ability to make some of the best stuff, the lower the price is though, the more, 'buyer beware' needs to be heeded. (although that is a general truth among all brands)

    • @texboelsen7658
      @texboelsen7658 Рік тому +5

      Carefully with Lenovo it's a Chinese company that has also had its own scandals
      Msi would be a better company if Asus is out

    • @greenman8
      @greenman8 Рік тому

      @@texboelsen7658 Lenovo is a strange creature.
      I found this interesting- "Lenovo is Chinese. Why aren't they sanctioned?"
      ua-cam.com/video/5g7WrTuL5AQ/v-deo.html

    • @greenman8
      @greenman8 Рік тому

      @@texboelsen7658 I could be wrong, my impression is- Lenovo's gaming laptops, Workforce (ThinkPads etc), Media, and Budget Models all have their own rank and reputation as far as Quality. (IMO- The Gaming and Workforce Laptops have a better reputation than their other models)

  • @Mr_Pilot_
    @Mr_Pilot_ Рік тому +6

    Always check the model number. G634JZ-N4040W for you. G6 16" Gaming, 34 i9 13980HX(it would be 14 if it was i7), JZ 4080 GPU(JU 4050, JI 4060, JV 4070), N stands for Nebula(if it had M after N it would be Nebula Miniled for example G634JZ-NM032), W is for windows and other numbers are for SSD, keyboard layout etc. This information is what I figurred out when I was buying my Scar 16. Asus web site has all configurations. So when you are gonna buy a PC always check from there. Don't trust retailers.

  • @allstargaming2500
    @allstargaming2500 Рік тому +5

    In my country Amazon has that webpage saying Mini LED but when I checked the details page in Flipkart they said it is IPS, however the same thing in the computer images said Mini LED.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +7

      Wow so it really isn't just the particular website that I ordered from then, totally outrageous, I can't believe no one is talking about this scam

  • @incognito7843
    @incognito7843 9 місяців тому +30

    This review has WAY to few views!

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  9 місяців тому

      haha thanks, tho I feel the opposite, if I knew this was gonna get more than 1k views I would have put in a bit of effort and made it more visual

    • @incognito7843
      @incognito7843 9 місяців тому

      The visuals are secondary. Its the finding and what you say that is interesting!

  • @h.barkas1571
    @h.barkas1571 Рік тому +25

    You could also talk about the failure rate of ROG laptops because they're using components which are a fraction of a cent cheaper than higher quality ones. Ask Northridgefix about his experiences with ASUS lappies.

    • @cirno01
      @cirno01 Рік тому +4

      Oh god.. yes, that and the repair service that caused more damage than it repaired for me..
      and the battery connector that just said goodbye by unplugging it for the 3rd time ever, the way it is intendet to unplug...

  • @tzovlask
    @tzovlask Рік тому +10

    I heard the coil whine is in the other strix/scars also. Very common for a line that costs over $5k aud.. think my option is either to splash more w8th razer or settle for less with alienware for the 18" size I'm looking for

  • @kronkner_8192
    @kronkner_8192 Рік тому +2

    This is so atrocious and absolutely unacceptable. People earn and save money so that they can get their dream setup, and then they realize that they have been scammed!

  • @gavindowdle8763
    @gavindowdle8763 11 місяців тому +1

    The mini led has to be bought from the asus website in America we also have the other one from best buy and else where doesn’t have the mini led

  • @OmarAhmed-rg2ii
    @OmarAhmed-rg2ii Рік тому +3

    Mobile market do the same shit for decades.
    Samsung phones shipped with snapdragon only shipped to USA and china while rest are shipped with shitty cpu which I forget it’s name

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      I didn't know that (my mobile usage is too casual to even notice CPU speed), thanks for sharing.

  • @TabalugaDragon
    @TabalugaDragon Рік тому +2

    that "depends on a region" makes me so mad. Same story was with keyboard backlighting and type c port on my Dell G3 3579. All reviews had them, even promo photos on the page I ordered it from had them, and the laptop I ordered didn't have them.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      oh rly? People have told me that "many brands does this" but so far no one has given me a single example that is of significance, but what you mentioned of USB-C port is a good example

    • @TabalugaDragon
      @TabalugaDragon Рік тому

      @@Niberspace well, keyboard backlighting meant a lot to me, as I never had it before but always wanted to, so they screwed me up there as well. If you watch video reviews on that laptop(even cheapest versions) they all have keyboard backlighting.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      yeah it's true I kind of take that for granted, I guess would be hard to type without it@@TabalugaDragon

  • @lexavaritia7596
    @lexavaritia7596 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your calm breakdown experience of this device. I am getting skeptical of asus QA as well lately
    just my personal experience
    i have a TUF laptop and the thing broke down twice before the warranty
    1. The screen started glitching on 144 Hz
    2. It suddenly shut down even on idle states
    fast forward. the warranty expired, exactly a week the laptop wouldn't turn on, its dead
    had to service it and pay it with my own money since i dont really want to buy in the current laptop market (overpriced and neglible raw performance uplift)
    even if the screen is terrible i bear with it as it is my travel laptop for work and entertainment. oh btw i have an ROG pugio 2 mouse too. imagine a mouse costing 80 USD and the first thing i never expected to break was the 2.4Ghz dongle. First time ever that thing broke for me after owning a ton of expensive logitechs and random mouse brands

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  10 місяців тому

      ouch, bad times we are in where problems are so normal, meanwhile my Acer laptop from 2012 lasted all the way until I retired it in 2019

  • @brokecsstudent
    @brokecsstudent Рік тому +6

    It's very common that when we buy what we see online, our orders aren't always as what the ads show.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +3

      do you have any examples to share?

  • @solo3281
    @solo3281 Рік тому +2

    5:20 sounds like the graphics card is cooking an egg

  • @HuseynMemmedov
    @HuseynMemmedov Рік тому +3

    I’m getting suspicious about this. I wanted to get this laptop so badly.

  • @NotEve26
    @NotEve26 Рік тому +1

    u bought the g16 instead of the scar 16 I think, they are 2 different variants one is trash and one has the mini led

    • @NotEve26
      @NotEve26 Рік тому +2

      Maybe u got sent the wrong model? There are 2 different models for sale and urs say scar but maybe it’s actually a g16. Check ur laptop info

  • @ronervine
    @ronervine 8 місяців тому +2

    Yes the Coil whine you can hear cleary.

  • @pks-bisqp2677
    @pks-bisqp2677 Рік тому +2

    Yeah it's easily hearable. I fully agree working whole day with such an annoying sound whole day long - this would a nightmare.

  • @surfin1234
    @surfin1234 11 місяців тому +1

    i bought an ASUS rog strix in 2023 and its literally so bad but i cant return it anymore beecause its too late AND ITS LAGGING AS I WRITE THIS

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      ouch. the performance on the ones I had was great though so are you sure it's nothing software related like malware?

    • @surfin1234
      @surfin1234 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace oh, maybe cuz i really dont know whast wrong also whats malware ;-;

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      I'm surprised you have a pro computer but not basic PC knowledge. Everyone should definitely know a thing or two about malware@@surfin1234

    • @surfin1234
      @surfin1234 11 місяців тому

      thats literaly why i bought the laptop, bc i got no pc knowledge at all i didnt even know what intel cores or amds are😢

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому +1

      gotcha, sounds like you have a long journey ahead@@surfin1234

  • @Caeric77
    @Caeric77 Рік тому +1

    About a year ago I bought an Asus ROG Flow x16 (2022 model, with 3070ti). Asus had promised USB4 by December 2022, and I bought it with that understanding in the hopes of getting a USB4 dock to connect everything. They _still_ have not released it for the 2022 model. They have an older beta BIOS for it, and have had for a long time, but still no official support. The two times I've tried to contact them about it I've received no response. Edit: American customer here - they don't have any problem lying to us either

  • @masa-sansamazamanamono3214
    @masa-sansamazamanamono3214 Рік тому +2

    yes, it's happen in indonesia too, they send mini led screen to reviewer but only sell regular ips panel. in G14 also there's problem for the highest spec they only have black color, but reviewer have white color with highest spec

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      Ouch!

    • @adipramono1666
      @adipramono1666 Рік тому

      kayanya itu tergantung Asus Indonesianya mau masukin SKU apa bang. tp marketingnya mantap sih apa lagi website globlalnya wkwk

    • @madl99
      @madl99 Рік тому

      Asus Indonesia agak mendingan mah. Seenggaknya kalau rusak ya diperbaiki. Pengalaman hape laptop.

  • @MoDi_98
    @MoDi_98 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks bro for this video before we get scammed , i didn't expect that from Asus !! Damn .

  • @ghassab8026
    @ghassab8026 Рік тому +6

    Thank god i saw this video before paying 2000$ for the strix g16 I was about to buy it today!

    • @thommysides4616
      @thommysides4616 Рік тому +2

      Do research these days before buying anything of real value. Glad you saved yourself some grief.

  • @_checkit
    @_checkit Місяць тому +1

    ooooooomggg the coil noise is unbelievable

  • @I_eatfacts
    @I_eatfacts Рік тому +4

    That's what spec sheets are for, on Asus website I see the configurations clearly laid out. There are codes for each configuration to differentiate them. This practice is super old and super common.
    As far as I understand Asus doesn't have eshops in most countries, they sell to third parties who sell to users. It is those third parties that choose the configuration to sell for their region, and it is those third parties that list the configurations on their website or store, not Asus. Most Laptop manufacturers do this.
    It sucks that you didn't get the configuration you wanted, but you are responsible to check what you are buying. With that said you are absolutely in your right to complain about sellers who don't list the correct specs or not the complete specs.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      There's an answer to that but it would probably be simpler if you watched the full video

    • @madl99
      @madl99 Рік тому

      I always doing this when buying laptop. I can't trust seller.

    • @VIn-mx7ke
      @VIn-mx7ke Рік тому

      this is sad to hear, Ive own my 2060 115w form asus for 3 yrs now and dont have any problems with it the srgb is 100% and unlike the alienware brand taht I had before that suffered bleeding there is no bleeding on the screen on the unit that I got. This is my 4th gaming laptop and so fae this is the only laptop that has no bleed lol.

  • @AkinAydin-j9n
    @AkinAydin-j9n 3 місяці тому +1

    I was just about to order the scar 17 this video just saved me so much hassle, now will definitely be looking at Alienware or razer

  • @prskid1000
    @prskid1000 Рік тому +2

    man , its so true. I brought ROGFlow z13 . two times motherboard replaced. forced bios induced power throttling of 22w, other part also changed. took around 15 services request in 1 year

  • @syarifairlangga4608
    @syarifairlangga4608 Рік тому +1

    All company do that, most of budget laptop use IPS-LEVEL monitor turn out its just TN monitor.
    IPS-LEVEL is not IPS Panel

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      this video is about miniLED not about IPS

  • @EdwardPh.D.
    @EdwardPh.D. 10 місяців тому +1

    Does the Asus Strix laptop have that rubberized coating on the area where you rust your hands? My old Lenovo had that rubberized coating that started to scratch off.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  10 місяців тому

      I'm afraid I don't remember, I sent it back the same day I made that video

  • @techextranet
    @techextranet Рік тому +1

    Sorry for your issues. I got a US one and it is excellent. I have made multiple reviews as well. Too bad yours had issues. Good luck!

  • @soumenmondal007
    @soumenmondal007 5 місяців тому

    Just 2 months after warranty my laptop asus strix scar 15 screen not turning on 😢

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  5 місяців тому

      In my country NZ we have CGA law that allows us to still get manufacture defects repaired for free even after warranty "within reasonible time", I hope your country has something similar

    • @soumenmondal007
      @soumenmondal007 5 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace Sadly not here i have to pay 12000rs INR for the repair 🥲

    • @vishnumv8876
      @vishnumv8876 4 місяці тому

      Ohh man same issue 🥲

  • @anthonycorrao3651
    @anthonycorrao3651 Рік тому +3

    I sadly have to agree. Bought one and they had an issue with the battery back swelling. Refused to fix it or replace it so I ended up with a laptop that has to be plugged constantly.

  • @raylopez99
    @raylopez99 Рік тому +1

    Living overseas (I'm a dual national) it's well know that the best stuff goes to the USA. When I lived in SE Asia for a while, I noticed all (and I mean 100%) of "new" items sold had defects, including and especially "new cars", which led me to believe that all the 'rejected' US goods were resold in developing countries. South Europe is similar, but the quality is much better. This place looks like northern Europe so I assume quality is higher still, but like Niberspace says, the best stuff seems to head to the USA.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      Wow yeah that SEA example is at a whole other ballpark than my New Zealand example. At least I don't think they are sending rejects to NZ, I think they're just using lesser specs (tho the coilwhine I have no explanation for)

  • @SURG3NT
    @SURG3NT Рік тому +4

    I had this same issue with the Acer Helios 18, even in the online store page it says mini LED screen, so u click buy, and when you receive it, it’s a standard IPS panel! Never triggered a return so fast 💨

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +6

      Outrageous, especially considering that the average consumer (who's never seen a miniLED) won't be able to know that they've been scammed. What country was that?

    • @SURG3NT
      @SURG3NT Рік тому +6

      @@Niberspace I know shocking, and I’m based UK

    • @dandyer8351
      @dandyer8351 Рік тому

      ​@@SURG3NTwhat model was yours ive got one comeing tomoz G634JZ-NM041W it says its hdr miniled will have to check nits specs when it comes.

    • @SURG3NT
      @SURG3NT Рік тому

      @@dandyer8351 I don’t have it anymore, u will know if it’s mini led as it’s 250hz screen, where as the IPS version is 240hz or 165hz

  • @rajatchaudhuri
    @rajatchaudhuri Рік тому +3

    I have ordered the same laptop with 4090 and expecting to receive it in 3-4 days. Though I am aware of coil whine but fake mini LED, I can’t accept. I am from India and ordered the laptop from official Asus website. Will update the chat once I have the product in hand.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +2

      Ah yes please do

    • @ananttomar1865
      @ananttomar1865 Рік тому +2

      Did you get it bro? Please let me know how good the mini led is? Thanks

    • @rajatchaudhuri
      @rajatchaudhuri Рік тому +3

      @@ananttomar1865 it’s coming through bluedart and expected delivery date is 1st of July. Most probably I will also share my review on my channel

    • @ananttomar1865
      @ananttomar1865 Рік тому +2

      @@rajatchaudhuri thanks! Will be looking out for it

    • @rajatchaudhuri
      @rajatchaudhuri Рік тому +2

      @@ananttomar1865 there are 2 models of scar with RTX 4080. Make sure you buy the model which has “NM” in the model name because it is the one with mini LED. The model with N4 in its model name doesn’t have Mini LED.

  • @sloanesteddy3005
    @sloanesteddy3005 11 місяців тому

    when did asus advertise mini led for non scar products?

  • @DJdoppIer
    @DJdoppIer Рік тому +2

    That's not even "coil whine" at that point, more like "coil scream". Literally sounds like something is arcing inside the laptop. Between that and people complaining about serious "backlight bleeding", I would avoid these like the plague.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      Haha agreed, someone needs to coin a new word because it sounds nothing like a high pitched whine. Yeah I showed the IPS glow somewhere in this video as well (tho should have shown it immidiately instead of talking so much)

  • @-eternal
    @-eternal 9 місяців тому +1

    I bought the ROG Flow x16 2023. It's a $3000 machine. The trackpad was lose. Display looked yellow from how poorly it was calibrated. ICC profiles it came with don't work on most games. The display wobbles. The Mini-Led blooming is extremely noticeable. The entire chassis is bent, including the display segment, making it look pinched and with "backlight bleed" (even though that shouldn't be possible with mini-led). The little rubber supports fell off. Thermal paste on the GPU was dry and gone, along with whatever material was used for the vrms. The liquid metal was all over the place on the cpu. Or rather NOT on the cpu. The temperature was obviously terrible. 95c when playing anything. The speakers are a joke especially considering the g14 has 6 of them and is $1000 less. The keyboard is backlit with no per key rgb. The space bar is lower from the right side of it than the left from use, even though that should never happen. The XGM port is proprietary and cannot be used with any external gpu, it is exclusive to the horrendously over priced dock with a laptop GPU. These are just the things from the top of my head. Remember, $3000.
    edit: Coil whine too.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  9 місяців тому

      Wow. The main takeaway there for me personally is that it sounds like EVEN if I had gotten the miniLED version I would still be dissatisfied with the monitor. I'm just curious are you 100% sure that you really did get a miniLED and wasn't just scammed like me? because (as you said) the backlight bleeding sounds very IPS

  • @Yang-c1w
    @Yang-c1w Рік тому +15

    I don't quite understand but feeling calm from the waves

    • @sidney9534
      @sidney9534 Рік тому +2

      Came for a tech roast, stayed for the waves.

  • @veritas7010
    @veritas7010 6 місяців тому

    What's was the screen resolution in pixels? You probably bought the 1920x1200 non-hdr panel simply

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  6 місяців тому

      i can't remember, I sent that back over a year ago and haven't even glanced at ASUS stuff since

    • @veritas7010
      @veritas7010 6 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace it's so funny. Tried getting 2024 model, holys** the random high pitch noises that was coming off of that thing (as soon as you boot, not even coil whine)... it's bad. Like do they seriously not turn these things on in the factory...

  • @johnmax5652
    @johnmax5652 Рік тому +1

    Needed to triple check and maybe more the exact specs with the Sales Manager, Advertisement , Official Company. locally... and not...

  • @MnemonicCarrier
    @MnemonicCarrier Рік тому +1

    HP do the same thing! In the US, most HP "business" laptops get beautiful 500nit 100% sRGB panels, while in the UK they sell the same laptop with 250nit panels with 45% NTSC (and the same laptop is also more expensive in the UK). This is one of the reasons why I never buy HP laptops any more.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      Wow first real example of non-ASUS doing this BS. That's shocking, 45% NTSC wow that's ridicolously low

    • @MnemonicCarrier
      @MnemonicCarrier Рік тому

      @@Niberspace Lenovo were pretty bad a few years back - it was literally a lottery. I used to order ThinkPads for new employees - I'd sometimes order the same laptop a couple of weeks apart, one would come with a gorgeous IPS display, another would come with a TFT panel (which you'd have to be sitting straight in front of in order to see anything on the screen). Lenovo are much better these days - they clearly give you the option to choose which panel you want now (and charge you accordingly).

  • @zebstitches
    @zebstitches 6 місяців тому

    Ok now Im concerned. Just bought the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 from PBTech, and they also list that it has the Nebula HDR. Waiting for the laptop to get to my local store here in Auckland. Now wondering if i should cancel this

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  6 місяців тому +1

      Hmm good question, PBtech (where I also ordered from) did admit their mistake and corrected the sales page that I ordered from, so IF they are still making the same "mistake" then I would lose my trust in them. But hopefully it simply means that the model you've ordered is actually the correct miniLED version (that one didn't exist in 2023 in NZ, but possibly does now in 2024). So hopefully the only thing you'll have to worry about are the coil whine and other such issues but not the miniLED issue

    • @zebstitches
      @zebstitches 6 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace thanks. It's doing the first charge right now, so will see if I have those issues once I start it up. I noticed that the one PBTEch listed is the RTX 4080, but every review I find online has the ROG Strix Scar 18 as 4090, no reviews on the 4080 at all. For the price I am REALLY hoping there are no issues.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  6 місяців тому

      @@zebstitches "ROG Strix Scar 18" by itself won't tell you much about the specs, it's all about the exact model name ID which will allow you to look up the exact specs on ASUS official website. THere are so many different models that there may simple not exist any reviews on your specific one (usually because the reviews are US-based)

  • @leander4107
    @leander4107 Рік тому +6

    In the US, models marked Rog Nebula HDR are mini LED versions 4080/4090 rtx, also available in other European Union markets.

    • @BlackHe4rtQueen
      @BlackHe4rtQueen Рік тому +1

      v tom aby se prase vyznalo. I was about to buy the ROG Strix 18 (not scar), as an upgrade for my 2019 ROG strix 17. I wasn't really aware that the difference between the nebula and nebula hdr is apparently so huge.

    • @Fordance100
      @Fordance100 Рік тому +2

      M in G634JY-NM015W is mini led, W is windows.

    • @BlackHe4rtQueen
      @BlackHe4rtQueen Рік тому +2

      @@Fordance100 very helpful, thanks!!!

  • @jony1661
    @jony1661 Рік тому

    Why is it that only you mentioned this issue?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      I'm guessing ASUS sends out laptops to big reviewers and for that they send the good ones. For the remaining small UA-camrs I'm guessing most of them are US-based which seems to be the region that get the better ones.

    • @jony1661
      @jony1661 Рік тому

      @@Niberspace I hope this speculation will be confirmed soon. I'm really tempted to buy this model, but your video is making me hesitate.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      What are you refering to specifically? The lack of MiniLED or the coil whine? Because the lack of MiniLED you should be able to confirm by putting the exact model number into their official website@@jony1661

    • @jony1661
      @jony1661 Рік тому

      @@Niberspace I'm talking about the lack of a MiniLED display.
      This is the model I can purchase at my country:
      Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JZ-N4016
      According to the official Asus website, it is not clear if it has a MiniLED or not.
      Maybe you can help?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      I searched but the official website isn't even showing me that model, there goes the theory that "you should have simply confirmed on their website". However if you can find the link to that spec on ASUS website I could have a look@@jony1661

  • @luukie0000
    @luukie0000 3 місяці тому

    Bought an ROG Strix G17 1 month ago and just send it back to the seller as well. It had screen bleed that was very obvious from 1 corner only. But about once a week it had the blue screen of death... Insane for a $2500 laptop. When I tried to reset the computer to return it. It would barely even allow me because it kept giving me a memory issue blue screen... I'm really confused to what laptop I should get now...

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  3 місяці тому

      Ouch. Maybe Framework if it's avail in your country. it's not avail in my country so I can't say from experience

  • @LazerB.
    @LazerB. 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for making the video
    What laptop did you end up buying instead?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      I'm ashamed to say it but I tried a Macbook instead as it was the only computer I could find locally that had miniLED. hoping to get back to a PC laptop if the market improves next year.

    • @LazerB.
      @LazerB. 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace Having Mini led was a requirement?
      Why not get 4k oled on other windows laptops
      In my case I'm planning to use a external monitor so the display quality of the laptop doesn't bother me as long is not trash like in your video.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      Yes, I have an external OLED that I use for some things (high framerate stuff, or where blacklevels are crucial), but I definitely wouldn't want to look at an OLED all day, I jsut don't find them comfortable for the eyes @@LazerB.

    • @LazerB.
      @LazerB. 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace Mine instead is a "Qled" true glossy monitor.
      I've tried a Oled LG monitor and yeah they are very harsh to the eyes, so I ended up returning it and keeping the "Qled".
      But I gotta say, for some weird reason Oled on TV is a different story... Or at least With my Panasonic model, it's the harmless thing I've got in comparison. On everything else, monitors, laptops, tablets, phones...hits harder.
      Now getting back to mini Led laptops, I suggest you to look for the new MSI Titan 18... Supposedly has a good screen this year

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      Are you sure it's not just that on the TV you were viewing video while on the monitor you were viewing text? one reason why OLEDs give headaches is because the different colors are slightly apart, but you only notice it with sharp text, not in movies@@LazerB.

  • @stephand6285
    @stephand6285 Рік тому

    What game is that at 5:22 ?

  • @johnbabar777
    @johnbabar777 11 місяців тому

    I'm watching this on a Scar 17 and when he tried putting the fan closer I literally couldn't hear it over the fan noise of my laptop. I'm only browsing youtube....

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      oh that wasn't the fannoise, I was showing the coil whine from the GPU. but still, lol

  • @avinashrai583
    @avinashrai583 Рік тому +7

    Totally agree with you. Their website is full of contradictory specs. On one page they mention 2.8k oled panel, sometimes buying option only shows 1080p. They advertise oled withthis that processor and buying options doesnt even shows that spec. which confuses buyer. Recently I have just ordered zenbook 14 with 4k oled panel as advertised and end up getting 2.8k oled(which is great panel but not what I had ordered).

  • @-----pepsi-----
    @-----pepsi----- 8 місяців тому +2

    Is not just ASUS, all Brands have problems with the new scrape Products!

  • @DragonBallG69
    @DragonBallG69 10 місяців тому

    God it’s so confusing. I want a this laptop but I want the one with the transparent key caps, the touch pad numpad and the mini led hdr display. Does this combination of features even exist or is it just a complete luck of the draw?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  10 місяців тому

      hmm mine had the touchscreen touch pads, never heard of transparent key caps.

  • @tseyksuli4541
    @tseyksuli4541 Рік тому

    What i can see when checking official page for nebula display there is no statement that Nebula Display or Nebula Display HDR has mini LED, secondly the sticker you got on your laptop has 2 QR codes, 1 for HDR and one for non HDR i would guess, so instead of Asus printing different stickers they printed 1 design and used same sticker design on laptops with Nebula Display HDR and ones without HDR. Seen some manufacture do this to save on cost for printing.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      This is from ASUS official page "Our Nebula HDR Displays feature advanced Mini LED backlighting". As for the sticker, it's a different sticker for the one that has the HDR, so I don't think there's any excuse for them to put the word HDR on this one (other than to intentionally misslead, knowing that must people don't know the difference), one other commenter said that the HDR thing seems to be an advertisement for their HDR laptop or something

    • @tseyksuli4541
      @tseyksuli4541 Рік тому

      @@Niberspace i checked official page as well but there it does not mention any mini leds.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      literally the first result on google rog.asus.com/nz/rog-nebula-display-hdr/@@tseyksuli4541

    • @tseyksuli4541
      @tseyksuli4541 Рік тому

      @Niberspace exactly that page says nothing about mini LED. When I use search function on page I get 0 results of 0 when searching for mini LED. And difference it shows there does not even state mini LED on HDR panel as well. But I have seen videos where they claim only scar 16 has got mini LED

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      Oh that's interesting! I can 100% confirm that that link says Mini LED for me (in the middle of the page, and it's searchable), so I guess the page must be reacting differently for different regions. I'm viewing it from New Zealand@@tseyksuli4541

  • @Max_Mustermann
    @Max_Mustermann Рік тому

    That coil whine really seems quite loud. My Legion laptop has bit of coil whine in certain games, but one has to be in a quiet room and listen closely to hear it.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      indeed, yet 2 of them slipped through ASUS "Quality assurance"

    • @Max_Mustermann
      @Max_Mustermann Рік тому

      @@Niberspace Lenovo quality control unfortunately isn't perfect either. I had issues with backlight bleed and had the thermal assembly replaced after a year of use within warranty because of a noisy fan bearing.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      Sad to hear. so many laptops I bought in the old days just worked forever or until you spilled juice on the keyboard@@Max_Mustermann

  • @amalali6478
    @amalali6478 Рік тому +1

    In just a month, my Rog Strix G16 ran into problems, and despite my efforts to get it replaced, Asus is turning down my request. It's been incredibly frustrating, leading me to the decision of not choosing Asus for any future purchases. I really wish I had come across your video before making this purchase.

    • @ulrohermit1369
      @ulrohermit1369 6 місяців тому

      hey i Commented this , you're not alone Asus is the biggest Scam ever, i bought a ROG Strix G15 2070super, and man I've had this piece of garbage for 2 years and I've been struggling with this laptop for 2 years, our country doesn't have good ASUS support so i took this laptop to repair shops more times than i can count, Recoil wine started to show after 1 year, processors getting too hot ( CPU&GPU above 85 celsius degrees ) , the metal thermal paste or whatever was not helping or wasn't applied correctly, the GPU-Fan blew up because of this heat, i changed it (i couldn't use the laptop for 2 months cause that's how long it took for the stock fans to arrive, and now after 2 months of changing it i already feel like the GPU fan is already getting busted like the last time) , aside from keeping away from ASUS, if you are a serious gamer , like you work with a laptop more than 3 h/day on average keep away from laptops in general, even if you assemble a pc , still stay away from Asus as a Brand . as long as they don't think up sth other than air cooled system for laptops , don't even get close to laptops for gaming , it has a short lifespan , it is a pain to maintain and expensive to repair , and you can't change any components (expect for Ram and memory) and it's overall a bad investment , PC all the way is the Master-Race of gaming !!!

  • @charlescarabott7692
    @charlescarabott7692 Рік тому +4

    Asus clearly differentiate between Nebula HDR and regular Nebula dispays on their website. At least on the promo video i saw. And the regular Nebula is still a very decient screen. The HDR is fitted to the high end scar only while the regular Nebula is fitted to the midrange strix. I also seen lower end G laptops without the Nebula display. About the fan noise theres not much you can do about it. From what i hear all gaming laptops suffer from it. But all things taken into account i still think the 2023 Asus G is the most cost effective gaming laptop there is

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      you think the 11:10 result is a decent monitor? who said anything about fan noise? Price efficiency might be another region thing, as in NZ the 5600 NZ$ price-tag is at the very top of high-end which would make sense for the miniLED version but not for the version that looks like a budget laptop

    • @thatonesnowboarde
      @thatonesnowboarde Рік тому +1

      The backlight bleed is horrible for this price range of a laptop Asus needs to get their S together

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +3

      @@thatonesnowboarde Finally someone who recognizes that. I feel like the video footage I took should shock others not just me, but no one is commenting on that

    • @thatonesnowboarde
      @thatonesnowboarde Рік тому +1

      @@Niberspace I have a ROG from about 5+ years ago and the LCD just started to go. I don't recall so much light bleeding of light in the screen. People are already starting to abandon ship for the motherboard issues and now this,
      ASUS has changed leadership in the last 3 years. The current CEO of ASUS is S.Y. Hsu, who took over in October 2020. He replaced Jerry Shen, who had been CEO of ASUS since 2005. Perhaps the change in leadership has had him cut corners for some reason?

    • @mastermemer8351
      @mastermemer8351 Рік тому +1

      All gaming laptops suffer from it?. LOL You have heard wrong things.

  • @titothephoenix
    @titothephoenix Рік тому +9

    This might help but I heard you need to use the other charger and not the usb-c if you're looking for maximum performance. Still very upsetting to hear since I was looking into getting this model in Canada

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +2

      Indeed but at least the 100W keeps the graphics card somewhat active. I'm not doing anything crazy intensive in the car but I do want to be able to do some blueprinting in the unreal editor

  • @RB25528
    @RB25528 Рік тому +9

    Classic Asus moment

  • @HenryAB
    @HenryAB Рік тому +1

    Damn man, you're living the dream, nice car and views. Nice vibes man, also thank you for the information, very helpful to know. Much success to you.

  • @kalen-gizmo
    @kalen-gizmo Рік тому +2

    G16 is a lower quality product. There is no Asus Strix SCAR G16; it's either the Strix SCAR 16 or Strix G16. The SCAR has the Nebula HDR display.

  • @Amp_Edition
    @Amp_Edition 10 місяців тому

    Its pretty simple going to the manufacturer website for your region and looking at specifications for the model you want. Its all there.

  • @GSNLYT
    @GSNLYT Рік тому +2

    I was thinking of getting the Scar 16 (living in The Netherlands EU), but after this statement I'm not sure it's the best choice with all the cons... Do you have any other recommendations for the same amount of money up till €4K max???

  • @vu3088
    @vu3088 8 місяців тому

    At 9:56 you said “be able to charge it with USB C”
    You can charge this laptop with USB C!?!? I have this model.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  8 місяців тому

      Yup, I mean it's not super impressive as every laptop I've had for the last 7 years have been like that, but yeah it's very convinient way of charging

  • @syedtayyab5142
    @syedtayyab5142 Рік тому

    can you suggest a good laptop upto $2000 in the US? Looking for a full keyboard, killer performance and good battery life

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      I'm afraid there's no good ones out there this year as far as I can see, hopefully someone in the comment section can suggest something

    • @syedtayyab5142
      @syedtayyab5142 Рік тому

      @@Niberspace thank you.
      What about last year?

  • @RedLeo-pf9yo
    @RedLeo-pf9yo Рік тому +1

    They did the old “bait and switch”.

  • @ministryofwrath
    @ministryofwrath Рік тому +2

    thanks for this, my MSI laptop is 6 years old now, and I was thinking of making the leap to ASUS, I liked the performance and specs of the 18" but the fact the screen has that issue, no thank you. I'm curious what laptop you ended up going with.
    I might just wait for the 5000 series of nvid cards to come out before pulling the trigger on one.

  • @ronervine
    @ronervine 8 місяців тому

    Where are you In New Zealand? North Island or South ? I am guessing you purchased from JB Hi Fi ?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  8 місяців тому

      Dunedin. I bought from PbTech, which is pretty much the only serious retailer for this kind of stuff in NZ (tho dissapointing that they did this miniLED mistake, but ohwell at least they refunded me)

  • @SadFroge
    @SadFroge 6 місяців тому +2

    In my opinion and experience, older Asus products are much better in terms of reliability. I have an Asus G75VW from 2013 that still works with only the removable battery and GPU fan failing after 10 years. I also have an ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 from 2020 but it is constantly having issues, for example: The Armoury crate APP that controls most of the computer is constantly failing causing the fans to stop spinning and sometimes the rgb keyboard that it controls doesn't work. When i try to shut it down and unplug it, it will sometimes pretend and then go into sleep mode and turn back on and drain the battery. Never had this problem with any other laptop i've owned. It honestly wasn't worth the money but i wanted something that was a bit powerful than my previous laptop. Might stay away from Asus entirely after seeing this video and what company they are today.

  • @simhawk3986
    @simhawk3986 Рік тому +2

    That is disappointing to hear. If you have different models for different regions that is one thing. At least advertise that on your website. Don’t fool people into believing that they’re buying a completely high end machine when in reality you have literally pulled a bait and switch on them. I purchased the Alienware M18 R1 instead fully kitted out, mostly because I think Dell’s customer service is top notch in the tech space. But also all the other laptops like the Scar 18, MSI Titan, and others were really overpriced and I didn’t think their customer service could be trusted. Great Vid buddy

  • @DarkovB
    @DarkovB Рік тому +3

    Always double check the model number from the retail site and compare it with the one on the manufacturer's site, often times it's the retailers who mistakenly add wrong information.

  • @Lorens4444
    @Lorens4444 7 місяців тому

    Recently bought one, and I have a question: Which monitor version is QHD+?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  7 місяців тому +1

      I'm afraid I'm no expert on this brand at all, after returning the laptop a year ago I haven't even looked in ASUS direction again

  • @snaggyak
    @snaggyak 5 місяців тому +1

    Asus used to be good company back in the day. I can’t believe they’re scamming customers now 💔

  • @mrduck7957
    @mrduck7957 Рік тому +5

    Looks like asus competing for scumbag award. First motherboard and now this.

    • @newsciencestuff5540
      @newsciencestuff5540 Рік тому +2

      Their ROG Ally burnt up the sd memory cards too... Wtf is up with Asus?

  • @Nedum05
    @Nedum05 Рік тому

    Thanks for the heads up on this, but can the same be said for the rog scar 18?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      Well I'm just sharing my experience, I haven't looked into other models, I got out of ASUS the second I got my refund

  • @thatonesnowboarde
    @thatonesnowboarde Рік тому +1

    I've been into Asus for years and about to get a laptop... What brand do you think has the best screen and quality?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      That's the question I want to know as well, I couldn't find any MiniLED with USB-C charging so I had to settle for a Macbook, I'm hoping to sell it next year if there are any decent PC laptops out by then

    • @thatonesnowboarde
      @thatonesnowboarde Рік тому +1

      @@Niberspace I was considering macbook but I want to use a 3d scanner with it, and there is no support for Mac with the higher end scanner.
      I honestly think you have a new niche here is to do tech reviews inside cars with great backdrops. Great presentation ... i look forward to more content from you

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      @@thatonesnowboarde Thanks, yeah I have a super studio that I'm renovating to be the perfect place to review stuff, but progress is slow so honestly starting to think "why not just do them all from my car instead"

    • @thatonesnowboarde
      @thatonesnowboarde Рік тому

      @@Niberspace I like it, its much different than most reviews in the studio, I have already been looking into other brands as this time I wasn't going to find myself stuck on only buying asus, but like you said there isn't too many options this year and being overseas currently makes it harder to find the newer models.

  • @bungtomo1322
    @bungtomo1322 Рік тому +2

    I have hope for Framework laptop. Big techs have too big brand image and fans, impossible to criticize them. Framework is still a small company but with such a beautiful vision. Framework need to strive as a brand so as of now they seem to do fairly good quality control. Who knows if they grow big later. But I do hope they thrive. Sick and tired with big techs treating consumers like cash cow and ignoring their concern because big techs are so much powerful than consumers.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +2

      Yes!! me too, but unfortunately they don't sell in New Zealand but maybe some day

    • @PKperformanceEU
      @PKperformanceEU Рік тому

      ​@@NiberspaceI ordered a ZenBook pro 14 ux6404vv from Asus Sweden and turns out CPU has a 65w cTDP and can't even sustain that 65w.
      Notebookcheckreview made a review and it should hold 90w CPU long term and 120w short burst.
      Yet it maxes at 65w ans drops to 51w!!!!!!!!
      The level of scam at Asus is insane!
      13 000 Cinebench in 2023 that's fraud

    • @siyzerix
      @siyzerix Рік тому

      @@Niberspace Well, you can have a look at clevo/tong fang laptops. They too have upgradble components.
      Also, framework laptops are limited to 100w GPU's, which is not a whole lot on gaming laptops. I do have hope for them but right now, they're years behind on the value proposition.

  • @mohammedyunus9516
    @mohammedyunus9516 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Insights upon this Miser Firm Everybody needs to know today how Asus is Looting its consumers ....

  • @Chihav
    @Chihav 8 місяців тому

    It's just a matter of being very attentive to the specific model number they're very transparent about it on their website and they offer to compare in their website.

  • @Ufuk0810
    @Ufuk0810 Рік тому

    Hi Niberspace, maybe I have material for you too.
    I am just experiencing the same problem with ASUS.
    I‘ve ordered a M16 Zephyrus, whenever I‘ve shutdown the system I‘ve got some fatal error reports - it seemed a hardware problem by RAM.
    So I‘ve sent it back and received my money, but since I gave them a second chance and ordered the similar system.
    Now it’s an issue again, I‘ve ordered it by their own website/store, but received the system in a damaged box.
    After opening it, the inside was very cold and started to humidify cause of my room temperature.
    Also signs of usage like a bad wiped screen and touchpad is visible.
    I am very frustrated right now, have contacted the company and forwarded the issue with footage as videos.
    I hope they have got the right solution this time.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      well doesn't sound like the same problem but for sure i'm not gonna go ASUS again. People seem to be recommending Lenovo and Alienware

  • @XW1NT3RXS0LD13RX
    @XW1NT3RXS0LD13RX Рік тому

    it seems like stickers mismatch the actual specs of the laptop, check the settings in your laptop to make sure you got the right specs

  • @lesbeast1
    @lesbeast1 Рік тому

    I also bought an entry level asus g14 that listed the Rog Nebula display and returned it when I learned that only the Rog Nebula HDR is the mini led. Confusing feature naming.

  • @swaggkuconspiracies7649
    @swaggkuconspiracies7649 Рік тому +1

    Im in the U.S, I've returned 2 of the asus rog strix G18's.. first model had bad light bleed in the left top corner. It was so bad it washed out colors. So i returned it and got another.. the second unit was even worse all four corners had light bleed, and when attempting to download a game from steam it kept restarting.. i just gave up.. have an alienware m18 now and im very pleased, no complaints..

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому +1

      WOW! Did you see the part of this video where I showed my screen? I would be very curious if my screen is identical to that last one you had, because all 4 corners looks terrible, and that was the case on both of my units. Interesting that Alienware is good, does it charge from USB-C?

    • @swaggkuconspiracies7649
      @swaggkuconspiracies7649 Рік тому

      No it doesn't, that's one of the bad parts of the m series it's ships with the brick power supply, go8ng to invest in the slim power bank should make everything alot better as far as moving it around or traveling.. and yes I took pictures ill see if I can post them..

    • @swaggkuconspiracies7649
      @swaggkuconspiracies7649 Рік тому

      Yes and that's pretty much how mine looked. Now I'm waiting on the asus ally and everyone's having a bad experience with it so far. ASUS is really falling apart..

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      @@swaggkuconspiracies7649 oh you went with ASUS again? I'm surprised, as you say it feels very obivous they are falling apart. it wouldn't surprise me if they are intentionally trying to send out a bunch of scams before filing for bankruptcy (as then people won't be able to return their products)

    • @swaggkuconspiracies7649
      @swaggkuconspiracies7649 Рік тому

      Lol, yeah just wanted to experience the handheld, hopefully it's not as bad as there laptops. Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @SassyPants-00
    @SassyPants-00 9 місяців тому +1

    You're right, the quality of Asus laptops in Europe is very poor. I also bought a Strix G15 and was surprised to see how much Asus has declined.

  • @saigudbai
    @saigudbai 3 місяці тому

    They must get bad batches of fans on a regular basis... My 5 year old Zephyrus had that exact fan noise and I fixed it myself finally by changing the fan from one I ordered off Amazon. No noise since. I also re-pasted the CPU and got 10 degree temp drops while gaming.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  3 місяці тому

      the noise isn't coming from the fan tho. However technically you might argue that a bad fan is interfearing with the electricity of the unit which causes the GPU to whine, but that may be a bit far fetched

    • @saigudbai
      @saigudbai 3 місяці тому

      @@Niberspace Maybe I was hearing something different. The noise I had really sounded like a poor bearing causing a fan to be out of balance. Changing the fan completely fixed it. Not sure if something different as going on though.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  3 місяці тому

      @@saigudbai ah ok. Well the coil whine from the GPU actually does sound oddly enough like a fan issue, but in your case maybe it was actually actually the fan

  • @p-Nitti
    @p-Nitti 7 місяців тому +1

    It says 1100 nits but it’s really 750

  • @ronervine
    @ronervine 7 місяців тому

    Hey, I am seriously considering the Asus P16 ProArt however I am reading everywhere their support is terrible in regards to warrenty issues should something go wrong. Is this true from New Zealand also or is this just an issue with the US? I would be buying either direct from ASUS if possible or from PBT . Thank you kindly in advance.

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  7 місяців тому

      I'm afraid I don't know since I just sent it back to PBtech and let them handle that stuff so I've never dealt with Asus directly, and after this laptop I've stayed well clear of any future ASUS products so hopefully I'll never find out. Luckily in NZ we have the CGA law so we have some leverage if some company tries to screw you over regarding warranty

    • @ronervine
      @ronervine 7 місяців тому +1

      @Niberspace Thanks heaps, literally everything I am reading online is telling me to avoid Asus, your comment solidifys this. Enjoy the cold wet Dunedin day we are having ! I do appreciate your help 🙏 😊 I will just have to stick with my original plan of buying the new Dell XPS 16.

  • @sherozsheroz
    @sherozsheroz 11 місяців тому

    How would u test this?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      test what? you'll have to be more specific, that it's not miniLED? I used a color calibration tool to verify what I saw with my eyes

    • @sherozsheroz
      @sherozsheroz 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace How would you figure out if your laptop has HDR, I bought my G16 from Canada the screen looks amazing but I'm pretty sure HDR is only for their highest model, whats wrong with ur screen, cause mine looks crisp without the HDR?

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  11 місяців тому

      @@sherozsheroz it's not about HDR, it's about miniLED. you could UA-cam for "stars" and check if the black levels are dark or not. compare it to the picture in the video where a dark scene like stars just look bad

    • @sherozsheroz
      @sherozsheroz 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace From what I know only their highest end laptops like the scar 4090 has the mini led screens

    • @sherozsheroz
      @sherozsheroz 11 місяців тому

      @@Niberspace Yeah just tested it, my screen has no glow on the sides like yours does, these screens may not be mini led but the ones in Canada are good then, why I'm happy with it, again from what I know only their highest end models have the mini-led screens

  • @shawnchen2412
    @shawnchen2412 Рік тому +1

    😂what a joke. I’m in Australia. And Asus asking $4799 for a 16inch non Miniled 500nit crap. They still advertise it as nebula hdr on their website!

    • @Niberspace
      @Niberspace  Рік тому

      Oh rly?! Do you have the link?

    • @shawnchen2412
      @shawnchen2412 Рік тому

      @@Niberspaceit’s really tricky that the put on description says nebula display and you scroll down can see nebula hdr. It is misleading and you can definitely call it scam! The AU model is the same as NZ model l guess