ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
68Performance62.7
55Display55
50.7Battery86.7
38.2Portability50.3
1 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and portability (+12). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) 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 63
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 38
- 87% higher charging: 280 W vs 150 W
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| 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 M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh+43% |
| Charging | 150 W | 280 W+87% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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