ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026)

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026)

Launched Jan 2026 · Gaming

73
GoodGifng score of the starting version
Good for portabilityGood for creatorsGood for gaming

Best price today₹1,99,990on Amazon

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • Ryzen AI 9 465 · RTX 5060 · 16GB · 14" 165HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · FA401GM-RG038WS
    70 ₹1,99,990Amazon
  • Ryzen AI Max+ 392 · Radeon 8060S · 32GB · 14" 165HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home
    73 launched at ₹1,79,990

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,79,990 · launch price ₹1,79,990

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Score breakdown

Performance
87
Battery
54
Display
62
Portability & build
80
Graphics
86
Memory & storage
66
Features
84

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Lasts close to a full day of regular use
  • Good build
  • Shared memory helps creative work
  • Small and well built
  • Good for 3D/AI work
  • Very light for a gaming laptop
  • Integrated graphics play modern games

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Fan noise under load
  • High price
  • Lower peak gaming speed than RTX 5070 laptops
  • Expensive for an integrated-graphics gaming laptop
  • Gaming weaker than expected for the price
  • Battery life below expectations
  • Indian review of the FA401EA (Ryzen AI Max+, Rs 1,79,990): good build and battery, and the shared memory lets it game well and suit creators too.

  • FA401EA: compact and solid, with unusual strengths in 3D, AI and creative apps thanks to shared memory; loud fans and a high price hold it back.

  • 91mobilesApr 2026

    FA401EA: much lighter than typical 14-inch gaming laptops; buyers chasing maximum frame rates should look at RTX 5070 machines instead.

  • PCMagSep 2026

    FA401EA: the Radeon 8060S handles modern games and the design is nice, but it is pricey for a gaming laptop with no separate graphics card.

  • Tom's GuideMar 2026

    FA401EA: gaming speed and battery life fall short of what the price suggests; the cheaper sibling of the Zephyrus G14.

  • PCWorldApr 2026

    FA401EA: poor value as a gaming laptop at full price, better seen as a portable workstation; cheaper RTX laptops and older A14s game as well.

  • IGNApr 2026

    FA401EA: light, good screen and long battery; gaming is fine but below the chip's potential, so RTX 4060/5060 versions may be better buys.

  • CG MagazineMar 2026

    Tested FA401GM (Ryzen AI 9 465, RTX 5060): handles demanding games easily while looking sober enough for the office.

Full specs

Battery
Battery73 Wh
Build
Weight1.46 kg
Thickness19.9 mm
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p with IR
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersstereo
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI yes, SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingIndian Express noted noticeable fan noise under load

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