ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
49.3Performance62.7
55Display55
86.7Battery86.7
42.5Portability50.3
0 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and portability (+8). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 A16 (2024)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 19% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.2 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 17.9 mm+19% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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