Geared for serious PC gaming, the TUF Gaming A16 is a feature-packed Windows 11 gaming laptop with the power to carry you to victory. The GeForce RTX™ GPU delivers fluid gameplay on its fast display, while the potent AMD Ryzen 7 CPU is bolstered by improved cooling that amps CPU performance and keeps acoustics stealthy. A long-lasting 90Wh battery coupled with TUF’s military-grade durability keeps you on your best game anywhere
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Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
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SUPERCHARGED RTX GRAPHICS - Gameplay graphics are silky smooth with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU at 115W with Dynamic Boost.
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READY FOR ANYTHING - Use your gaming laptop to stream and multitask with ease thanks to an AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 with 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores and 16GB of blisteringly fast 5600MHz DDR5 RAM on Windows 11.
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SWIFT VISUALS – Stay one step ahead of the competition thanks to its 165Hz 16” Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS Type Display
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AMPLE STORAGE FOR ALL YOUR GAMES - Store all your game library, and load them fast on your 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD to take advantage of the full RTX gaming experience.
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MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS - Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard lives in the TUF line as the devices are tested against drops, vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability
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2-MONTH XBOX GAME PASS PREMIUM – Enjoy a free 2-month pass and access over 100 high-quality games. With new games added regularly, there’s always something fresh to play
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Tech Specs
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Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, 2142 MHz* at 55W (2092 MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, up to 115W Dynamic Boost), 8GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
Display
16-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA), Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, NTSC:72.00%, Adobe:75.35%, Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
Memory
8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, Max Capacity:64GB
Storage
512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)1x RJ45 LAN port1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field (Microsoft service suspended in spring of 2023.)Hi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone2-speaker system
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Weight
2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.01")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Secured-core PC (Level 3)Pluton Security ProcessorBIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial
Tech Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, 2142 MHz* at 55W (2092 MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, up to 115W Dynamic Boost), 8GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
Display
16-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA), Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, NTSC:72.00%, Adobe:75.35%, Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
Memory
8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, Max Capacity:64GB
Storage
512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)1x RJ45 LAN port1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 40Gbps)
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field (Microsoft service suspended in spring of 2023.)Hi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone2-speaker system
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Weight
2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.01")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Secured-core PC (Level 3)Pluton Security ProcessorBIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial