Such a processor for 13,990 CZK? ASUS with Core 9 also adds a large OLED display

The fourteen-core Core 9 270H in a laptop for 13,990 CZK definitely has something to offer. The ASUS Vivobook 16 adds a large OLED display, on which you can enjoy a movie with deep blacks after work. Alza has the specific X1605VA-OLED248Z configuration in black in stock, and you get the price directly, without a coupon.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if: You want a powerful processor and a large OLED for work and movies at an affordable price.
⚠️ Consider: The configuration only has 8 GB RAM. With many applications open simultaneously, memory may limit processor utilization.
💡 System and charger are handled separately. The laptop supports USB-C Power Delivery with a specified power range of 45 to 68 W.

Core 9 is the main draw of the offer

The Intel Core 9 270H offers fourteen cores and a maximum turbo boost of up to 5.8 GHz. The processor equipment thus has a lot to offer even for tasks more demanding than writing documents, such as calculations or code compilation.

The processor is accompanied by 8 GB DDR5 and a 512GB SSD. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, which is sufficient for older titles or e-sports.

OLED for movies, taller aspect ratio for documents

The sixteen-inch OLED has a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:10. When working with documents, the taller vertical space is useful, and in the evening, the OLED comes into its own for watching movies. The panel has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The surface is glossy and the stated brightness is 300 nits, so it’s worth considering its placement relative to a window.

For everyday work, you get a backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad and a fingerprint reader. An external monitor can be connected via HDMI, and charging is possible via USB-C. The body weighs 1.88 kg.

What real-world experiences say

One owner of the exact OLED248Z on Zboží.cz praises the display and responsiveness under Linux. LaptopMedia, for an older Vivobook 16 X1605, appreciated the comfortable keyboard and touchpad but had reservations about the plastic construction. However, they tested a different processor and IPS panel, so their performance and battery life ratings cannot be taken as a test of this specific configuration.

Would you prefer a more powerful processor or more RAM in a laptop?