ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UP / ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X

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 G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X: G814JIR-N6074X: Core i9-14900HX, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 TB SSD, 18-inch 240 Hz IPS-level display, Windows 11 Pro. The G814JVR (RTX 4060) and G814JZR (RTX 4080) are separate SKUs in the same chassis; the 2023 G814JI and the 2025 Strix G18 are separate generations.

SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UPASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X
Release year20252024
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 270; 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.0–5.2 GHz, 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS

The NPU is a separate block for AI tasks; TOPS means trillions of operations per second. See the glossary page for details on the Zen 4 architecture.

ASUS		Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache ASUS
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; 1595 MHz (1545 MHz boost clock + 50 MHz OC); 100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost

Dynamic Boost shifts 15 W to the GPU when the CPU needs less, for 115 W in total. ASUS quotes the clock speed at a 55 W condition.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2225 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the top of NVIDIA’s allowed power range for the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; the 25 W Dynamic Boost share moves to the GPU when CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered to the board.

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Display16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 × 1200), IPS-level, anti-glare; 100% sRGB; 165 Hz, 3 ms; G-Sync; MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus

Advanced Optimus switches between integrated and discrete GPUs without a restart, saving battery on the desktop and using a direct NVIDIA path in games.

ASUS		18-inch ROG Nebula, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated; anti-glare

240 Hz shows motion more smoothly and with less blur in fast games; G-Sync matches the refresh to the frame rate to reduce tearing.

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Memory2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (32 GB); 2 slots, max 64 GB

The SO-DIMM modules are replaceable; ASUS notes memory speed can vary by CPU.

ASUS		32 GB (2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM); 2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel

Because both slots are filled, upgrading means replacing the installed modules; memory speed depends on the processor’s support.

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Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot allows adding storage without removing the existing SSD.

ASUS		2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total (including the one in use) ASUS
Ports1 × 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

The USB4 port provides 40 Gbit/s data and display output; G-Sync is listed only on the USB-C 3.2 port wired to the NVIDIA GPU.

ASUS		1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging, G-SYNC); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45 LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio

USB-C charging is supported only on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not take charge. There is no SD card reader.

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WirelessWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, triple band) 2×2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUSWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2×2 ASUS
Keyboard, camera and audio1-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 adapter90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A)

ASUS notes whether an adapter is included can vary by country and model.

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Size and weight35.4 × 26.9 × 1.79–2.57 cm; 2.20 kg ASUS39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.00 kg ASUS
SoftwareWindows 11 Home ASUS—
MUX and graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus switches without a restart.

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Keyboard, camera and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit keyboard (with number pad); 720p HD camera; Aura Sync light bar

The camera has no IR sensor for Windows Hello face recognition.

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Audio—2 speakers with Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res (headphones); microphone array with AI noise cancelling ASUS
Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter with round (ø6.0) plug; a 100 W USB-C adapter is also listed

Which adapter is in the box varies by country. Performance is limited when charging over USB-C.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS