ASUS TUF Gaming A16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2025) ASUS TUF Gaming A16

Date Published: 26 Nov 2025

AMD Ryzen 9 270
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop, 8GB GDDR7)
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

ASUS TUF Gaming A16

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Specs

CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 270

Display
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
4000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
354 x 269 x 17.9 ~ 27.3 mm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70")

Weight
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
2.0

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with Windows Hello

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with Microsoft Cortana Support near field/Far field, AI noise-canceling technology

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Gifts
HDMI Cable

Portability

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2025)

13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" Dimensions

2.20 kg (4.9 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -8% Weight

Review

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 in-depth review

For years, the "gaming laptop" has come with an unwritten rule: great power, terrible battery life. You could have one, but not both. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2025) doesn't just bend that rule; it shatters it. Delivering over 14 hours of battery life in our tests, it redefines what's possible for an unplugged gaming experience, crushing its competitors and setting a new benchmark for endurance. But this isn't just an endurance champion. It's also a performance beast, with the fastest implementation of its GPU that we've ever tested and a cooling system to match. The question then becomes, is this the most perfectly balanced gaming laptop ever made? We dug deep to find any flaws.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/as[...]

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Pros

Class-leading, best-in-class GPU performance
Phenomenal, category-defining battery life (14+ hours)
Excellent thermal management for both CPU and GPU
Fast, color-accurate, and PWM-free 165Hz display
Great keyboard with full-sized arrow keys
Fantastic upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots

Cons

Secondary M.2 slot is awkwardly placed over the Wi-Fi card
SSD can run hot under load
Includes a slow USB 2.0 port
No physical privacy shutter for the webcam

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Before you start: Shut the laptop down completely, disconnect the charger and all peripherals, and hold the power button for a few seconds to discharge residual power. Work on a clean, non-conductive surface and, if possible, use an anti-static wrist strap. Opening the bottom panelPlace the laptop upside down with the rear vents facing away from you. Undo all visible Phillips-head screws that secure the bottom panel to the chassis. Keep track of their positions for easier reassembly. Insert a thin plastic pry tool between the bottom panel and the chas[...]