ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 (2025)

Gifng scores
Gifng score77
Performance85
Battery73
Display75
Portability & build51
Graphics99
Memory & storage85
Features74
Price
Best price today₹1,59,990
Usual price₹1,39,990
Launch price₹1,69,990
Starting version
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen
Size16"
PanelIPS, 2560x1600
Refresh rate165 Hz
Brightness400 nits
Battery
Battery90 Wh
Battery test12.3 h (TechRadar movie playback)
Charger240 W
Build
Weight2.2 kg
Thickness25.7 mm
Versions sold4
Materialaluminium lid, plastic base
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam1080p with IR (not on the FA608UHI/UMI models, per ASUS)
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersstereo, Dolby Atmos
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingDual Arc Flow fans, full-width heatsink, 0 dB mode in light use (ASUS). TechRadar found the fans distractingly loud under load though the laptop stayed fairly cool; Times of India found cooling effective; PC Gamer said the CPU runs hot
ColoursEclipse Grey
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Long battery life for a gaming laptop
  • RAM in two slots, up to 64 GB
  • Cooling keeps the GPU cool and fast
  • Bright, colourful 165 Hz screen with little ghosting
Cons
  • Ageing Zen 4 processor for the money
  • Costly for an RTX 5050
  • Specs differ from country to country
  • 16 GB and RTX 5050 may age within a few years

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