ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Ryzen 7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD RTX 5050 16" 2.5K Notebook

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a 16-inch Windows 11 gaming notebook built around an AMD Ryzen 7 253 processor and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. It's designed to handle current games and demanding creative or multitasking workloads, backed by a 165Hz 2.5K IPS-level display with G-Sync support for smooth, tear-free visuals. What sets this configuration apart is the combination of a high refresh rate panel, up to 115W of Dynamic Boost graphics power, and 16GB of upgradeable DDR5 RAM across two SO-DIMM slots, giving buyers room to scale performance later rather than being locked into a fixed spec. It's well suited to gaming sessions that benefit from a fast, high resolution panel, as well as everyday multitasking and content-heavy tasks that draw on the Ryzen 7 processor and integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics. The aluminium top case and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity round out a notebook aimed at buyers who want gaming-grade hardware in a fixed-price package.

RECOMMENDED FOR

• Gamers: The 165Hz 2.5K IPS-level display and RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 suit fast-paced and visually demanding titles.
• Upgrade-Conscious Buyers: 16GB of DDR5 RAM across two SO-DIMM slots is confirmed upgradeable to 64GB.
• Creative Work: 100% sRGB colour coverage supports colour-sensitive tasks alongside gaming use.
• Multitaskers: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and an 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 processor support demanding everyday workloads.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR

• Ultra-Portable Use: At 2200g and 35.4 x 26.9cm footprint, this is a full-size gaming chassis rather than a lightweight travel notebook.

KEY FEATURES

• Display: Features a 16-inch 2.5K (2560x1600) IPS-level panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and G-Sync support for smooth, tear-free gaming visuals.
• Discrete Graphics: Powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory and up to 115W of Dynamic Boost.
• Processor: Runs an AMD Ryzen 7 253 processor at 3.6GHz (up to 4.9GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads) alongside integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics.
• Fast Storage: Includes 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage and 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM, upgradeable to 64GB across two SO-DIMM slots.
• Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, with a USB-C port offering DisplayPort, Power Delivery and G-Sync alongside two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

CORE SPECIFICATIONS

• Series: A16
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 253, 3.6GHz (up to 4.9GHz), 24MB Cache, 8 cores, 16 threads
• NPU / AI Performance: AMD XDNA NPU, up to 16 TOPS
• Dedicated Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7, up to 115W Dynamic Boost
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
• RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2x SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64GB
• Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• Colour: Jaeger Gray
• Chassis Material: Aluminium top case, textured plastic LCD cover and bottom case
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home

DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS

• Screen Size: 16 inches
• Resolution: 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA)
• Panel Type: IPS-level
• Refresh Rate: 165Hz
• Response Time: 3ms (G2G)
• Brightness: 400 nits
• Colour Gamut: 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
• Aspect Ratio: 16:10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (up to 480Mbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (up to 10Gbps, supports DisplayPort/Power Delivery/G-Sync)
• HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
• Audio Jack: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• Ethernet: 1x RJ45 LAN Port (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Triple Band, 2x2
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4
• Charging Port: Rectangular DC connector (200W)

SECURITY & SOFTWARE

• Pre-installed Software: Windows 11 Home; McAfee 30-day trial; 1-month Microsoft 365 trial (new customers, credit card required); Xbox Game Pass Premium, 2 months (eligible markets); 3-month Google AI Pro Subscription; 6-month Dropbox 500GB Subscription; 1-year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription (eligibility varies by region, device and time)

BATTERY & POWER

• Battery Capacity: 70WHrs
• Power Adapter Wattage: 200W
• Battery Type: 4-cell Li-ion, 4S1P
• Fast Charging: 0-50% in 30 minutes

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Webcam: 1080P FHD Camera
• Keyboard Type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1-Zone RGB (Aura Sync), Copilot key
• Pointing Device: Touchpad
• Audio: 2-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio certification (for headphones), AI noise-cancelling technology, built-in array microphone

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79-2.57 cm
• Weight: 2200g

What's in the box
1 x ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop
1 x 200W AC Power Adapter