ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 14
49.3Performance62.5
55Display38.4
86.7Battery69.3
42.5Portability88.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and performance (+13). 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)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 69
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 47% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.2 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 11.9 mm+46% |
| Material | — | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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