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日本ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 review – Multipurpose Powerhouse with Great Performance
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 when the charger is connected and the NVIDIA Advanced Optimus allows you to switch to dGPU-only mode without restarting the device.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-fa608/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x2 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, No OS, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 90Wh
- 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
- optional
- Microphone
- Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling, support for Microsoft Cortana near field/Far Field
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2024-fa608/helpdesk_knowledge/
What’s in the box?
The box offers good protection for the laptop itself. The package contains a bunch of manuals and a 240W charger. Some machines are bundled with a TUF backpack, a P309 TUF GAMING M3 mouse, or a compact 100W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
The TUF Gaming A16 FA608 looks like a bigger version of the FA401 model. The rigidity of the metal lid is above average and the base is solid. So far so good.
You can easily open the lid with one hand. The long lip at the top of the base is useful since it allows you to properly grip the unit while opening the laptop. As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, this is a not-so-hefty 16-incher. It has a s 17.9 – 25.7 mm profile and the weight is 2.20 kilos.
The top and side bezels are narrow while the bottom one is thick. The 1080p Web camera with facial recognition is positioned above the 16:10 IPS screen.
It’s always nice to see a gaming laptop with a 180-degree hinge.
The Armoury Crate app is all you need to control the keyboard’s backlight.
The four multimedia hotkeys are positioned above the backlit keyboard. The latter boasts a NumPad section, big Arrows. and an AI shortcut. The large well-spaced keycaps offer long travel and nice feedback. That’s enough for comfortable typing or gaming.
The sizable touchpad is superb! It’s impressively smooth and accurate.
Turning over the machine reveals three ventilation grills, many plastic and rubber feet, and two speaker cutouts. The heat is pushed through a long vent on the back.
Ports
On the left, we can spot a power plug, LAN, HDMI 2.1 FRL, a 40 Gbps USB4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 functionality, followed by a 10Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port that supports DisplayPort 1.4, PowerDelivery 3.0 (20V/5A) + G-SYNC, a 10 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) port, and an Audio Combo jack. On the right, you get just one more 10 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) port.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 | NE160QDM-NYJ (BOE0C80) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 189 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 46 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
[VIEWING ANGLES PHOTO]
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 99% of the sRGB color gamut and 81% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 covers 99% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 402 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 405 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 7%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 7040K.
The contrast ratio is 1100:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608, the Average color accuracy was 2.6 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office profile, it lowered to 1.1 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Office Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Gaming and Movies profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness..
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 8.9 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608’s screen is 49.4 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 configurations with NE160QDM-NYJ (BOE0C80), 2560 х 1600, IPS panel.
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The speakers of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 produce high-quality sound. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Turbo” profile activated in the Armoury Crate app. Also, the “Ultimate” mode (dGPU-only) is turned on and the AC fan mode is set to “Turbo”. The “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the only CPU model for this ASUS series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
You can choose between two 140W GPUs – GeForce RTX 4060 or RTX 4070.
The notebook that we bought has a 4070.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 179 fps | 107 fps | 52 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 184 fps | 167 fps | 135 fps | 111 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 158 fps | 129 fps | 120 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 225 fps | 176 fps | 161 fps | 144 fps |
Storage performance
Our notebook has a 1TB Micron 2400E (MTFDKBA1T0QFM-1BD1AABGB) that has QLC memory.
Still, the benchmark speeds are decent and the temperatures during long sequential read and write loads are good.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (28W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 | 3.62 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 68°C @ 63W | 4.45 GHz @ 3.31 GHz @ 79°C @ 80W | 4.44 GHz @ 3.30 GHz @ 87°C @ 80W |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 | 3.56 GHz @ 2.34 GHz @ 74°C @ 65W | 4.42 GHz @ 3.30 GHz @ 92°C @ 80W | 4.26 GHz @ 3.25 GHz @ 95°C @ 76W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | 4.56 GHz @ 3.16 GHz @ 78°C @ 77W | 4.58 GHz @ 3.31 GHz @ 96°C @ 78W | 4.35 GHz @ 3.23 GHz @ 97°C @ 72W |
| ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) | 4.45 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 79°C @ 80W | 4.41 GHz @ 3.30 GHz @ 91°C @ 80W | 4.19 GHz @ 3.25 GHz @ 95°C @ 77W |
| ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | 3.00 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 69°C @ 33W | 2.96 GHz @ 2.01 GHz @ 78°C @ 33W | 2.68 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 83°C @ 28W |
The TUF Gaming A16 FA608 is the best-performing device with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 that we have tested up to date. The chip maintains a rock-solid 4.45 GHz / 3.30 GHz for the P and E cores in both medium and long loads.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 | 2580 MHz @ 82°C @ 132W | 2580 MHz @ 79°C @ 129W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) | 2625 MHz @ 70°C @ 126W | 2625 MHz @ 72°C @ 126W |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Turbo” preset | 2550 MHz @ 74°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 75°C @ 132W |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Performance” preset | 2384 MHz @ 73°C @ 119W | 2377 MHz @ 75°C @ 119W |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 | 2277 MHz @ 79°C @ 105W | 2258 MHz @ 82°C @ 105W |
| ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) | 2284 MHz @ 74°C @ 105W | 2270 MHz @ 76°C @ 105W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) | 2490 MHz @ 83°C @ 130W | 2280 MHz @ 83°C @ 109W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 2595 MHz @ 79°C @ 124W | 2514 MHz @ 84°C @ 124W |
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 2383 MHz @ 73°C @ 110W | 2363 MHz @ 78°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42) | 2640 MHz @ 70°C @ 125W | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 125W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 2440 MHz @ 78°C @ 120W | 2427 MHz @ 84°C @ 119W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 2048 MHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 1981 MHz @ 85°C @ 89W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 2535 MHz @ 80°C @ 139W | 2503 MHz @ 86°C @ 139W |
| MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | 2373 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W | 2372 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W |
| MSI Sword 17 HX B14V | 2395 MHz @ 73°C @ 114W | 2388 MHz @ 75°C @ 114W |
| Alienware m18 R2 | 2550 MHz @ 68°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 72°C @ 133W |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9) | 2580 MHz @ 81°C @ 130W | 2580 MHz @ 86°C @ 132W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) | 2610 MHz @ 77°C @ 131W | 2610 MHz @ 82°C @ 134W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) | 2535 MHz @ 74°C @ 129W | 2535 MHz @ 75°C @ 130W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Turbo” preset | 2535 MHz @ 66°C @ 121W | 2535 MHz @ 67°C @ 122W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Performance” preset | 2475 MHz @ 72°C @ 123W | 2475 MHz @ 73°C @ 123W |
The GeForce RTX 4070 power limit is described as a 140W one in the NVIDIA Control panel. The chip actually sustains a 130W TGP during gaming so you have a bit of headroom for overclocking.
Comfort during full load
The Armoury Crate app is rich in features such as different power and GPU presets, alongside a manual mode.
In “Silent” mode the fans don’t spin during light loads.
The “Performance” mode is pretty good even for serious tasks such as 3D rendering because the clocks of the P and E cores are still high – 4.05GHz / 3.15 GHz and the fan speed is notably lower compared to the “Turbo” preset.
Max CPU Load “Turbo”
Max CPU Load “Performance”The situation remains almost the same during gaming – high noise in “Turbo” mode because of the ~130W TGP and less aggressive fan speed tied with the 95W GPU power limit.
Gaming “Turbo”
Gaming “Performance”When the powerful internals are pushed to their limits, the keyboard becomes just warm to the touch.
The hotspot on the board reaches 45°C while the other sections are cooler.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 90Wh battery lasts for around 8 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Performance” mode turned on in the Armoury Crate app and the DC fan operation mode set to “Windows” preset.
The “Battery Saver” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To have a look at the internals of this gaming laptop, you have to undo 11 Philips-head screws. The one in the bottom right edge is captive and it will raise the panel up in this area which eases the whole disassembly process. Pry the front, the sides, and the rear with a thin plastic tool.
There are dust filters in front of the two vents on the inside of the bottom panel alongside numerous plastic elements that enhance the internal structural support.
This notebook is equipped with a 90Wh battery. To detach it, slide up the small metal cap on top to release the connector. Wear gloves to avoid short circuits. Carefully lift the connector by its sides with the aid of plastic tools.
Then, undo the 4 Philips head screws that secure the battery in place. The capacity is enough for around 8 hours of video playback.
That’s a compact gaming device and that’s why the memory is soldered. Still, you get up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-7500MHz RAM in dual-channel mode which is plenty.
For storage, you can rely on two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The right one offers twice as many PCIe lanes (PCIe 4.0 x4) than the other one (PCIe 4.0 x2).
Speaking of which, the presence of the Wi-Fi 6E card in front of the left SSD slot still amazes us in a negative way. If you install an NVMe there, it’ll cover almost the entire wireless card which could lead to connection problems.
The system NVMe drive, which has a plastic film on top, is wrapped in a heat shield.
The cooling seems potent. It has two Arc Flow fans, five heat pipes shared between the CPU and the GPU, three large heat sinks on top, and many heat spreaders.
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 is a good gaming machine. It has a solid chassis and very good input devices. The audio quality is also up to the standards. The hefty cooling is doing a great job when using the laptop for work or gaming. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 maintains a 4.45 GHz / 3.30 GHz P and E core clock which is a respectable result. The 140W GeForce RTX 4070 nears 2.60 GHz core frequency during gaming. All that leads to snappy performance and high FPS in games even when the visual quality is greatly increased.
The optional 1600p display (NE160QDM-NYJ (BOE0C80)) impresses with 99% sRGB coverage and a high max brightness of 402 nits. The unit color accuracy reaches an average dE result of 1.1 when our “Design and Office Work” profile is applied which is a nice improvement compared to the default 2.6 out-of-the-box score. So, yes, this screen is suitable for color-sensitive tasks, not just for gaming.
The TUF Gaming A16 is a multipurpose device for gaming, work, or entertainment. It has a high-res PWM-free IPS screen, long battery life, good comfort during full system loads, and a modern port selection.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-fa608/
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 4×2 speed
- The Wi-Fi card is positioned in front of the left SSD slot which could lead to connection problems
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