ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM vs Dell 16 Premium
47.1Performance57.6
85Graphics87.6
41.5Displayspec-based35.1
60Batteryspec-based69.3
69.8Portabilityspec-based45
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM6 spec wins — Dell 16 Premium
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM scores 56.9 against 56.9 for Dell 16 Premium. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
- 54% higher charging: 200 W vs 130 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.34 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Premium
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,326 vs 12,693
- 36% higher capacity: 99.5 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.3 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878+3%Top 36% | 2,792Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,693Bottom 43% | 17,326+37%Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | 13,644+14%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 99.5 Wh+36% |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.2 h+2% | 11 h |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+38% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.7 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom case (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3 |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, 10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), microSD card reader (v7.1), 3.5mm universal audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | Dell 16 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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