ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401

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Date Published: 18 Aug 2025

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Laptop)
14.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.46 kg (3.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.4 Portability Very Good

8.5 Display Excellent

7.0 For Work Very Good

7.8 For Gaming Very Good

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Review

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401 in-depth review

We saw a lot of small yet potent gaming devices in 2024. Now it's time to check how good the TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) is compared to the competition, including the HP OMEN Transcend 14, Nitro 14 (AN14-41), or the Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51). The ASUS creation has a lot of tricks up in its sleeve but the most notable one should be its top CPU option which is the Zen 5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 50 TOPS NPU. When this chip is well-cooled, it offers fast performance and efficiency at the same time.Speaking of which, this small fella has a pretty capable thermal system with three heat pipes fitted into its compact chassis. We bought a laptop with the most powerful GPU for this ASUS series which is the 100W RTX 4060.The machine is light and thin. That's why the lack of SODIMM slot[...]

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Pros

2x M.2 slots
Great overall performance
Compact and light
Zen 5 CPU option
High CPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress (4.35 GHz / 3.23 GHz P and E-core clock + 72W)
The RTX 4060 can maintain ~ 100W during gaming
MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus + G-SYNC
Four USBs + Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
PWM-free (BOE0AC4)
Snappy panel (7.6 ms) + 165Hz refresh rate (BOE0AC4)
99% sRGB coverage + accurate color thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE0AC4)
1700:1 contrast ratio a 445 nit max brightness (BOE0AC4)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Long battery life
The fans don't spin during light loads in "Silent" mode
Solid build quality
Fast and well-cooled SSD ( 1TB WD PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00-1002)

Cons

Soldered RAM
Pricey
High CPU temperature in medium and long loads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 11 Philips-head screws securing the bottom panel. The one in the lower right corner is captive and will lift the panel slightly, making it easier to start prying. Start by prying the front from the lifted section, then proceed to pop the sides and the back.More info: The inside of the bottom panel includes dust filters for the fans and several rubber elements for added internal structural support.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 4 Philips-head screws securing the battery to the base. Li[...]

DISPLAY: 14.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
NE140QDM-NX7 (BOE0AC4)

Diagonal
14.0"

Pixel density
215.63 ppi

Brightness
445 cd/m²

sRGB
99%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
16 inches (41 cm)

Contrast
1700:1

dE Color Checker
1.9 1.0

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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