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
1000GB 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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Specs

Display
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x2 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
354 x 269 x 17.9 ~ 25.7 mm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70")

Weight
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

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

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling, support for Microsoft Cortana near field/Far Field

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Security Lock slot

Gifts
DKZ USB Port Expander

Portability

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608

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 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[...]