ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608

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Date Published: 27 Jan 2025

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.7 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.8 For Work Very Good

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Review

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 in-depth review

The TUF Gaming A16 FA608 is a compact 16-inch machine with almost zero compromises when it comes to power and features. The only notable con is the soldered memory. The other specs are pretty good which applies to the port selection full of different connectors, the storage upgradability, and the powerful hardware.This reminds us that all devices of this ASUS series come with the Zen 5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 which has a mighty 50 TOPs NPU for AI productivity. The device may not be huge, but the GPUs power limits are hefty which is possible thanks to the sizable cooling solution with five heat pipes.The base display is a 1200p IPS 144Hz model. If you want crisper image quality, the optional 1600p 165Hz panel is the way to go. The MUX switch squeezes the best possible GPU performance [...]

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Pros

2x M.2 slots
Great overall performance
Zen 5 CPU
High CPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress (4.45 GHz / 3.30 GHz P and E-core clock + 80W)
Great "Performance" mode that offers 4.05 GHz / 3.15 GHz P and E-core clock and 95W GPU TGP + low noise levels
The RTX 4070 can maintain ~ 130W during gaming
MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus + G-SYNC
Four USBs + Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
PWM-free (BOE0C80)
Snappy panel (8.9 ms) + 165Hz refresh rate (BOE0C80)
99% sRGB coverage + accurate color thanks to our "Design and Office Work" profile (BOE0C80)
402 nit max brightness (BOE0C80)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Long battery life (~ 8 hours of videos)
The fans don't spin during light loads in "Silent" mode
Solid build quality
Well-cooled SSD (Micron 2400E)

Cons

Soldered RAM
Pricey
QLC NVMe
The second SSD slot is limited to PCIe Gen 4x2 speed
The Wi-Fi card is positioned in front of the left SSD slot which could lead to connection problems

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. Note that the screw on the bottom right edge is captive and will lift the panel in this area, simplifying disassembly. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the front, sides, and rear of the panel to release the internal clips. Carefully remove the bottom panel to access the internals.More info: The bottom panel includes dust filters in front of the two vents and numerous plastic elements that enhance[...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
BOE NE160QDM-NYJ (BOE0C80)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
402 cd/m²

sRGB
99%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1100:1

dE Color Checker
2.6 1.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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