ASUS has just revealed the latest generation of TUF Gaming laptops which include the TUF Gaming F16 and TUF Gaming A16 laptop lineup with Intel and AMD processors respectively.
Gaming Performances
All three 2024 TUF Gaming laptops come with performance chips from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA.
The TUF Gaming F16 is available with an Intel Core i7 processor 13650HX with 14 cores and 20 threads, as well as DDR5-4800MHz RAM along with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
Meanwhile, the TUFF Gaming A16 comes up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX paired with DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
The TUF Gaming A15 features up to an AMD Ryzen 8000 series processors alongside DDR5-5600MHz RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-Series Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
New Chassis Design
The TUF Gaming A16 and F16 feature a redesigned chassis, with new 16-inch displays and a “mecha” inspired design.
Both the devices feature USB-C PD charging along with a 90Wh battery life, with keyboards having a deep travel distance of 1.7 mm.
In terms of I/O ports, the F16 comes with Thunderbolt , while the A16 sports USB 3.0 Type-C, and the A15 provides Type-C USB4.
Visuals and Audio
The new F16 and A16 comes equipped with a new 16-inch 16:10 aspect ratio display with thin bezels that make for a 90% screen-to-body ratio, while the A15 retains its 16:9 display; all laptops sport a resolution of 2.5K and refresh rate of 165 Hz, coupled with IPS level panel, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio.
Specifications
TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
Processor | Intel® CoreTM i7 processor 13650HX (6+8 Cores 20 Threads) |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4060 Laptop GPU |
Max TGP 130 W (with Dynamic Boost) | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
Display | 16" IPS FHD (1920 x 1080), 165Hz / 3ms 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive) |
16" IPS 2.5K (2560 x 1440), 165Hz / 3ms, 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive) | |
Memory | Up to 32 GB (16 GB + 16 GB) DDR5 4800 MHz (SO DIMM) |
Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
Keyboard | 1-Zone RGB, 1.7 mm key travel |
Audio | Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation |
WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth® v5.2 |
I/O Ports | Left Side: 1 x DC-in jack, 1 x RJ45 LAN (1 Gbps), 1 x HDMI® 2.1 FRL, 1 x ThunderboltTM 4 (supports DisplayPortTM 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPortTM 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Audio combo jack |
Ride Side: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Kensington lock slot | |
Battery | 90 Wh |
Dimensions | 35.49 x 25.19 x 2.215~2.825 cm |
Weight | 2.27 kg |
TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
Processor | AMD RyzenTM 9 7845HX (12 Cores 24 Threads) |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4070 Laptop GPU |
Max TGP 140 W (with Dynamic Boost) | |
Display | 16" IPS FHD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz / 3 ms 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive) |
IPS 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz / 3 ms, 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive) | |
Memory | Up to 32 GB (16 GB + 16 GB) DDR5 5200 MHz (SO DIMM) |
Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
Keyboard | 1-Zone RGB, 1.7 mm Travel Distance |
Audio | Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth® v5.3 |
I/O Ports | Left Side: 1 x DC-in jack, 1 x RJ45 LAN (1 Gbps), 1 x HDMI® 2.1 FRL, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPortTM 1.4), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPortTM 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Audio combo jack |
Ride Side: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Kensington lock slot | |
Battery | 90 Wh |
Dimensions | 35.49 x 25.19 x 2.215~2.825 cm |
Weight | 2.27 Kg |
TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Processor | AMD RyzenTM 8000 series |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4070 Laptop GPU |
Max TGP 140 W (with Dynamic Boost) | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
Display | 15" IPS 2.5K, 165 Hz / 3 ms, 100% sRGB |
Memory | Up to 32 GB (16 GB + 16 GB) DDR5 5600 MHz (SO DIMM) |
Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
Keyboard | 1-Zone RGB, 1.7 mm Travel Distance |
Audio | Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth® v5.3 |
I/O Ports | 1 x USB4® (supports iGPU DisplayPortTM 1.4), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU, DisplayPortTM 1.4 / power delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI® 2.1 FRL (dGPU mode), 1 x audio combo jack, 1 x DC-in jack, 1 x RJ 45 LAN port |
Battery | 90 Wh |
Dimensions | 35.49 x 25.19 x 2.245~2.495 cm |
Weight | 2.2 kg |
Availability & Pricing
ASUS has mentioned that selected models from the new 2024 ASUS TUF Gaming laptop series will tentatively be launched in Malaysia this 19th January 2024.