Entry Level - Performance Laptop - INR 60-65K - mostly editing

[omega44-xt]

**update*

Found out this model for 62500.

*www.reliancedigital.in/asus-fa566i...MI7OCBjqr_6gIVUiUrCh0SDQMFEAQYASABEgILuvD_BwE

Would like to know the below.

1. How is Reliance Digital as a place for buying ? Are they reliable or very bad?
2. Is this model an Indian model since companies may not cover the warranty for some models which arent there in India.
3. Is 63K a good price for the same. ?

Request an early response so that i can buy it before it goes out of stock

1. Its a big chain, nothing to worry IMO
2. Yes, similar model was available for 62k in amazon. Just register warranty & check warranty duration online post purchase to see warranty end date.
3. Yeah, its fine. It has a 144Hz display as well, although same 60-70% sRGB display like other 60Hz panels (higher end laptops have 100% sRGB panel).

 

[123hero]

1. Its a big chain, nothing to worry IMO
2. Yes, similar model was available for 62k in amazon. Just register warranty & check warranty duration online post purchase to see warranty end date.
3. Yeah, its fine. It has a 144Hz display as well, although same 60-70% sRGB display like other 60Hz panels (higher end laptops have 100% sRGB panel).

Thanks for the inputs. Just some final thoughts before zeroing on this one.

1. Hope RAM and storage is upgradable on this model
2. Cant find this specific model on Asus website. Hence worried about the same. Last thing i want is to end up with buying something that has no warranty.
3. Saw a video wherein someone purchased this but mentioned that this one had a 60Hz panel.
4. Seeing many posts that say "Dont but Asus TUF Ryzen 4000 series" due to thermal throttling issues. I remember you mentioning about it being okay for 4600H and bad for Ryzen 7 4800H.

 

[omega44-xt]

I think I said earlier as well, R7 4800H + 1660Ti has bad thermals, R5 + 1650 (Ti) are fine (surely not good thermals).

 

[123hero]

I think I said earlier as well, R7 4800H + 1660Ti has bad thermals, R5 + 1650 (Ti) are fine (surely not good thermals).

**update**

Finally after lots of disappointments due to OUT OF STOCKS - finally managed to book the ASUS TUF A15-FA566IH-BQ169T for INR 59.5K

Will share snaps and reviews of the same over here once I get it delivered.

Link -- > Asus FA566IH-BQ169T TUF Gaming A15 Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H/8 GB/512 GB SSD/Nvidia GTX 1650 Graphics/Windows 10/FHD), 39.62 cm (15.6 inch)

HP Pavilion Gaming with Ryzen 5 4600H - (only HDD, no SSD) model available at HP website
( Link - HP Pavilion - 15-ec1021ax ) is also available for a good buy.

Special thanks to @omega44-xt and @whitestar_999 for their valuable inputs. My previous HP Pavilion G6 2301 AX was bought after suggestions from Digit forum and it managed very well for 7 years(not considering the horrifying HP service)

Regards

 

[whitestar_999]

Finally after lots of disappointments due to OUT OF STOCKS - finally managed to book the ASUS TUF A15-FA566IH-BQ169T for INR 59.5K

Will share snaps and reviews of the same over here once I get it delivered.

Nice! Will wait for the review. Btw which card you used to get discount to bring price down to 59.5k.

 

[123hero]

Nice! Will wait for the review. Btw which card you used to get discount to bring price down to 59.5k.

There is flat INR 3000 discount which brings down the price from 62499 to 59499. In between I got a 6000 discount but unfortunately it went out of stock by then.

This particular model is available only on Reliance Digital. Amazon had an exact spec model - with a different model no. which went on sale early July for around 63K. I have no clue what is the difference between the two though. I read online that the one on Reliance Digital comes with a 60Hz panel whereas the one on the Amazon was with 144Hz, I also happen to read that all models available in India are the 144hz ones only. Will need to wait and see for finally what exactly are the specifications.

 

[123hero]

There is flat INR 3000 discount which brings down the price from 62499 to 59499. In between I got a 6000 discount but unfortunately it went out of stock by then.

This particular model is available only on Reliance Digital. Amazon had an exact spec model - with a different model no. which went on sale early July for around 63K. I have no clue what is the difference between the two though. I read online that the one on Reliance Digital comes with a 60Hz panel whereas the one on the Amazon was with 144Hz, I also happen to read that all models available in India are the 144hz ones only. Will need to wait and see for finally what exactly are the specifications.

I have my old HP Pavilion g6 2301 AX lying with me. ( 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 + 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD)

Can any part from it be salvaged and used with the ASUS TUF A15. Asus does bundle a SATA connect cable with the laptop. is it possible to use the HDD for strictly storage purpose and ensure it wont void the warranty.

 

[omega44-xt]

**update**

Finally after lots of disappointments due to OUT OF STOCKS - finally managed to book the ASUS TUF A15-FA566IH-BQ169T for INR 59.5K

Will share snaps and reviews of the same over here once I get it delivered.

Link -- > Asus FA566IH-BQ169T TUF Gaming A15 Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H/8 GB/512 GB SSD/Nvidia GTX 1650 Graphics/Windows 10/FHD), 39.62 cm (15.6 inch)

HP Pavilion Gaming with Ryzen 5 4600H - (only HDD, no SSD) model available at HP website
( Link - HP Pavilion - 15-ec1021ax ) is also available for a good buy.

Special thanks to @omega44-xt and @whitestar_999 for their valuable inputs. My previous HP Pavilion G6 2301 AX was bought after suggestions from Digit forum and it managed very well for 7 years(not considering the horrifying HP service)

Regards

Great, enjoy

 

[whitestar_999]

I have my old HP Pavilion g6 2301 AX lying with me. ( 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 + 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD)

Can any part from it be salvaged and used with the ASUS TUF A15. Asus does bundle a SATA connect cable with the laptop. is it possible to use the HDD for strictly storage purpose and ensure it wont void the warranty.

*www.amazon.in/External-Portable-USB3-0-2139U3-CR-Transparent/dp/B01N07NBLA

 

[123hero]

**update**

Finally after lots of disappointments due to OUT OF STOCKS - finally managed to book the ASUS TUF A15-FA566IH-BQ169T for INR 59.5K

Will share snaps and reviews of the same over here once I get it delivered.

Link -- > Asus FA566IH-BQ169T TUF Gaming A15 Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H/8 GB/512 GB SSD/Nvidia GTX 1650 Graphics/Windows 10/FHD), 39.62 cm (15.6 inch)

HP Pavilion Gaming with Ryzen 5 4600H - (only HDD, no SSD) model available at HP website
( Link - HP Pavilion - 15-ec1021ax ) is also available for a good buy.

Special thanks to @omega44-xt and @whitestar_999 for their valuable inputs. My previous HP Pavilion G6 2301 AX was bought after suggestions from Digit forum and it managed very well for 7 years(not considering the horrifying HP service)

Regards

**Update**

BAD NEWS

Apparently Reliance Digital has decided that they don't have stock after confirming my order and they have cancelled it , so most probably I won't be able to get this one.

Which means that the only option left is the HP Pavilion Gaming - R5 4600H | 8 GB RAM | 1 TB HDD | 4GB GTX 1650.

No SSD though.

*www.amazon.in/HP-Pavilion-15-6-inc...top&qid=1596766844&sprefix=ryzen+4600&sr=8-13

Would like to know the below

1. Does this variant have a slot to put SSD along with the 1 TB HDD ?
2. Will the installing SSD be a violation of warranty ?
3. How do I transfer my Windows 10 + All preloaded software from HDD to SSD.
4. Wil I need to take it to a service center in order to get the SSD installed.
5. Please share some links of 512GB SSD and 8GB single stick RAM to upgrade this one.

Reg

 

[omega44-xt]

**Update**

BAD NEWS

Apparently Reliance Digital has decided that they don't have stock after confirming my order and they have cancelled it , so most probably I won't be able to get this one.

Which means that the only option left is the HP Pavilion Gaming - R5 4600H | 8 GB RAM | 1 TB HDD | 4GB GTX 1650.

No SSD though.

*www.amazon.in/HP-Pavilion-15-6-inc...top&qid=1596766844&sprefix=ryzen+4600&sr=8-13

Would like to know the below

1. Does this variant have a slot to put SSD along with the 1 TB HDD ?
2. Will the installing SSD be a violation of warranty ?
3. How do I transfer my Windows 10 + All preloaded software from HDD to SSD.
4. Wil I need to take it to a service center in order to get the SSD installed.
5. Please share some links of 512GB SSD and 8GB single stick RAM to upgrade this one.

Reg

1. Yes, M.2 port is kind of standard these days:

2. Ask HP India in forum as chat & phone guys will lie. But they didn't have this policy. Its like if you do it w/o damaging anything, no issues.

3. Cloning, check Macrium Reflect, lots of guides online. I still recommend resetting OS after cloning.

4. Ask HP

5. *www.amazon.in/dp/B07VXCFNVS/ref=gbdp_vlo_516b94fb_B07VXCFNVS?_encoding=UTF8&smid=A14CZOWI0VEHLG (5.5k Prime offer)
I'm not finding 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM sticks for laptop. 2666MHz will work but 3200MHz has some performance advantage.

 

[whitestar_999]

3. How do I transfer my Windows 10 + All preloaded software from HDD to SSD.

See this:

*geek.digit.in/community/threads/time-to-give-up-or-can-this-be-saved.208633/post-2387596

Btw I was not that surprised as I have read similar stories of people's orders getting cancelled on flipkart/amazon too for certain rare laptop models nowadays.

 

[123hero]

1. Yes, M.2 port is kind of standard these days:

2. Ask HP India in forum as chat & phone guys will lie. But they didn't have this policy. Its like if you do it w/o damaging anything, no issues.

3. Cloning, check Macrium Reflect, lots of guides online. I still recommend resetting OS after cloning.

4. Ask HP

5. *www.amazon.in/dp/B07VXCFNVS/ref=gbdp_vlo_516b94fb_B07VXCFNVS?_encoding=UTF8&smid=A14CZOWI0VEHLG (5.5k Prime offer)
I'm not finding 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM sticks for laptop. 2666MHz will work but 3200MHz has some performance advantage.

Thanks for the inputs. I have posted the query on HP Forums.
Link : Upgrade and Warranty Terms

 

[123hero]

See this:

*geek.digit.in/community/threads/time-to-give-up-or-can-this-be-saved.208633/post-2387596

Thanks for the links.

Btw I was not that surprised as I have read similar stories of people's orders getting cancelled on flipkart/amazon too for certain rare laptop models nowadays.

ASUS is out of stock everywhere and HP model has only HDD. Cannot buy the HP Pavillion Gaming HDD only model if I dont have the option of upgrading to SSD / it voids the warranty.

Kinda sad that my order got cancelled since there is nothing in the market which can offer this level of performance at this price. The next immediate available options are Legion Y540 and Acer Nitro 5 with i5-9300H which is way too lesser than what the R5 4600H could offer.

Was a golden chance unfortunately didnt materialise.

 

[123hero]

Thanks for the inputs. I have posted the query on HP Forums.
Link : Upgrade and Warranty Terms

@omega44-xt

There is a thread regarding the upgradability. Not sure the replies are genuine or not.

*h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Har...ade-Option/m-p/7721709/highlight/true#M588968

 

[whitestar_999]

As far as I know all major laptop manufacturers allow upgrade of ram & ssd(especially if it is m2 & there is an empty m2 slot) with only question being whether it is allowed for user to upgrade on their own or take it to authorized service centre(must in case of acer for anything & for others if it requires opening the entire back panel).

 

[omega44-xt]

Thanks for the inputs. I have posted the query on HP Forums.
Link : Upgrade and Warranty Terms

As far as I know all major laptop manufacturers allow upgrade of ram & ssd(especially if it is m2 & there is an empty m2 slot) with only question being whether it is allowed for user to upgrade on their own or take it to authorized service centre(must in case of acer for anything & for others if it requires opening the entire back panel).

Only exceptions I know are Acer India & MSI, others have no issue with user upgrading those.

For Acer India, I know that its ₹500 for service centre visit to do the upgrade. Acer US doesn't have this policy which helped them gain market share. MSI puts stickers there as well even though they have right to repair law.

 

[123hero]

I guess will need to wait for the Independence Day Sales to start, though I dont expect the ASUS TUF A15 Ryzen 4600H Base Variant to be on sale anywhere since it is stocked out everywhere.

I have asked HP Forums + HP India on twitter on the upgradability but have no response on the same. HP website mentions that HP Pavilion Gaming (AMD) series are upgradable, but doesnt not specify what exactly is upgradable, whether it is SSD or RAM

Guess will need to wait for a long time or wait for the Acer Nitro with the Ryzen 4600H but dont expect that below 70K

What to do ?? This is getting frustrating since everything else is either too less value for money or is being blatantly overpriced or is out of stock

 

[dissel]

How is the thermal of HP Pavilion Gaming 4600H ? This is thin and light category with H Processor 1.98 KG according to Amazon Description. Didn't find the Hardware Guide manual of the same, Some HP Estonia site got all the drivers but no hardware manual guide.

 

[omega44-xt]

I guess will need to wait for the Independence Day Sales to start, though I dont expect the ASUS TUF A15 Ryzen 4600H Base Variant to be on sale anywhere since it is stocked out everywhere.

I have asked HP Forums + HP India on twitter on the upgradability but have no response on the same. HP website mentions that HP Pavilion Gaming (AMD) series are upgradable, but doesnt not specify what exactly is upgradable, whether it is SSD or RAM

Guess will need to wait for a long time or wait for the Acer Nitro with the Ryzen 4600H but dont expect that below 70K

What to do ?? This is getting frustrating since everything else is either too less value for money or is being blatantly overpriced or is out of stock

For upgradability, just check videos & see what slots are available & what are free, that's it.

I agree that good options are OOS or overpriced now.