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ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

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FeatureASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size16-inch16-inch
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HXAMD Ryzen 9 270
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage512 GB1 TB

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General

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
BrandASUSASUS
ModelASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608
Announced20252025
Form FactorGaming laptopGaming laptop
ColorMecha GrayMecha Gray

Design

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Dimensions354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm
WeightStarting at 2.2 kgStarting at 2.2 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H testedAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested

Display

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size16-inch16-inch
Display TypeIPS-level anti-glareIPS-level anti-glare
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate165 Hz165 Hz
Brightness300 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Performance

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HXAMD Ryzen 9 270
CPU16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache8 cores, 16 threads; 4.0 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost; 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR78 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage512 GB1 TB

Battery & Charging

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Battery90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
Battery LifeVaries by gaming workload and configurationVaries by gaming workload and configuration
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supportedUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported
Power Adapter240 W AC adapter240 W AC adapter

Software

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Webcam1080p FHD webcam1080p FHD webcam
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier
MicrophonesBuilt-in array microphoneBuilt-in array microphone
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res AudioDolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio

Keyboard & Input

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
KeyboardFull-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypadFull-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight1-zone RGB backlight1-zone RGB backlight
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderNoNo
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
USB-A3 × USB-A3 × USB-A
USB-C1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1 FRLHDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm combo audio jack3.5 mm combo audio jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; DC inputRJ-45 Ethernet; DC input

Additional Features

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPMFirmware TPM
CoolingDual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsinkDual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink
Special FeaturesMIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced OptimusMIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus

What's in the Box

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
LaptopASUS TUF Gaming F16 – Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16 – Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

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