ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UP: TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UP, configuration from ASUS’s US tech spec page: Ryzen 9 270, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, 16-inch FHD+ 165 Hz display, Windows 11 Home. The FA608UP name is also sold elsewhere with Ryzen 7 260 and other memory and displays; FA608PM/UM/UMI/UHI and the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) are separate models.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X: G614JIR-N4107X: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 32 GB DDR5-5600, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2560 × 1600 240 Hz display, Windows 11 Pro. The RTX 4060 G614JVR, the RTX 4080 G614JZR and G614JIR SKUs with other RAM/SSD sizes are separate configurations.
| Specification | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UP | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) G614JIR-N4107X |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 270; 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.0–5.2 GHz, 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS ASUS | Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache ASUS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; 1595 MHz (1545 MHz boost clock + 50 MHz OC); 100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost ASUS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 2225 MHz at 140 W (2175 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS |
| Display | 16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 × 1200), IPS-level, anti-glare; 100% sRGB; 165 Hz, 3 ms; G-Sync; MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus ASUS | ROG Nebula Display: 16-inch, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated ASUS |
| Memory | 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (32 GB); 2 slots, max 64 GB ASUS | 32 GB: 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, dual channel; up to 32 GB ASUS |
| Storage | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots ASUS | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots in total ASUS |
| Ports | 1 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, 40 Gbit/s); 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-Sync); 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2; 1 × USB-A 2.0; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45; 3.5 mm audio jack ASUS | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio ASUS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, triple band) 2×2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUS | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS |
| Keyboard, camera and audio | 1-zone RGB backlit keyboard with number pad and Copilot key; 1080p IR camera for Windows Hello; 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones ASUS | — |
| Battery and adapter | 90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A) ASUS | — |
| Size and weight | 35.4 × 26.9 × 1.79–2.57 cm; 2.20 kg ASUS | 35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS |
| Software | Windows 11 Home ASUS | — |
| Graphics switching | — | MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS |
| Keyboard | — | Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync logo and light bar ASUS |
| Audio and camera | — | 2 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS |
| Battery and power | — | 90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (20 V, 14 A, ø6.0 mm) and 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS |
| Operating system | — | Windows 11 Pro ASUS |
| Security | — | Firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS |
| In the box | — | ROG backpack, ROG Impact gaming mouse, 100 W USB-C adapter ASUS |