ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
68Performance45
55Display38.3
50.7Battery54.3
38.2Portability44.2
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+17). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 38
- 60% higher charging: 240 W vs 150 W
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 17% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 26.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,650Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,800Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 150 W | 240 W+60% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 22.4 mm+17% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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