ASUS new TUF Gaming A16 hits the shelves

2024/03/18

A person sitting at a desk using their TUF Gaming A16 laptop

KEY POINTS


  • Excellent gaming performance: 2024 TUF Gaming A16 features a high-performance HX series chip from AMD, and 40 series NVIDIA® Graphics
  • New ultra durable chassis design: The TUF Gaming A16 features a brand-new, redesigned chassis available in Mecha Gray
  • Immersive visual experiences: The TUF Gaming A16 comes with immersive 16:10 aspect ratio displays with a 90% screen-to-body ratio and up to QHD+ resolution

Fremont, California, March 18, 2024 - today ASUS announced the launch of the brand-new TUF Gaming A16. The new TUF Gaming A16 features impressive performance thanks to the AMD Dragon Range processor, a new chassis design, as well as expansive and option for QHD+ display.

Excellent gaming performance


The 2024 TUF Gaming A16 is built with hard-hitting performance in mind thanks to the high-performance HX series chip from AMD, and the power of NVIDIA 40 series graphics. AMD fans are in for a treat; the TUF Gaming A16 comes equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen™ R9 7940HX paired with DDR5-5200MHz RAM. It also features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus for high framerate, low-latency gaming.

The TUF Gaming A16 caters enthusiast needs by maintaining two memory and storage slots available for expansion. The all-around durability that TUF Gaming is known for is also here: the new TUF Gaming A16 is tested to the new 2024 Military MIL-STD-810H standards for durability, including vibration, shock, altitude, and temperature resistance.

New ultra durable chassis design


Brand new for 2024, the TUF Gaming A16 features a redesigned chassis, with new 16-inch displays and a clean look inspired by the robust mecha featured in anime, comics, and games. The device is available in Mecha Gray, which features an embossed logo. The device also sports TUF wording on the trackpad, with a small logo underneath the keyboard deck.

The TUF Gaming A16 also features USB-C® PD charging for easy mobility, alongside a long-lasting 90Wh battery. The desktop-like keyboard has a deep travel distance of 1.7mm for comfortable typing and gaming, above a large touchpad for precise movement in games and content creation alike.

Immersive visual experiences


The new TUF Gaming A16 provides visuals that fill the view with a new 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio display and thin bezels that make for a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The TUF A16 is available in resolutions of up to 2.5K, 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, hitting a sweet spot of sharp and smooth, ensuring gamers can see every enemy in the distance — and react with lightning-fast precision. G-SYNC® support minimizes stuttering and eliminates screen tearing, while the IPS level panel ensures accurate, true-to-life colors. When coupled with Dolby Atmos® and Hi-Res Audio, the 2024 TUF Gaming A16 creates an immersive experience for competitive and story-driven titles alike.


AVAILABILITY & PRICING


The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 starts at $1399.99 and is now available for purchase at Amazon. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

PRESS CONTACTS


Ester Suh
Technical PR, Consumer & Commercial
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Annie Le
PR Specialist, Lifestyle Media
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David Nevarez
PR Manager, Broadcast Media
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Anthony Spence
Technical PR, Gaming
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SPECIFICATIONS1


ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - FA607PI (2024)
Processor AMD Ryzen™ R9 7940HX (16 Cores 32 Threads)
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU
Max TGP 140 W (with Dynamic Boost)
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Display IPS 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz / 3 ms, 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive)
Memory 16GB (8 GB + 8 GB) DDR5 5200 MHz (SO DIMM)
Storage 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
1.7 mm Travel Distance
Audio Dolby Atmos®
Hi-Res Audio
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth® v5.3
I/O Ports Left Side
1 x DC-in jack
1 x RJ45 LAN (1 Gbps)
1 x HDMI® 2.1 FRL
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPort™ 1.4 / G-Sync)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPort™ 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0 / G-Sync)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x Audio combo jack

Right Side
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x Kensington lock slot
Battery 90 Wh
Dimensions 13.98" x 9.92" x 0.87" ~ 1.11"
Weight 5.00 lb




ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - FA607PV (2024)
Processor AMD Ryzen™ R9 7940HX (16 Cores 32 Threads)
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU
Max TGP 140 W (with Dynamic Boost)
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Display 16" IPS FHD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz / 3 ms 100% sRGB (supports PSR & overdrive)
Memory 16GB (8 GB + 8 GB) DDR5 5200 MHz (SO DIMM)
Storage 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
1.7 mm Travel Distance
Audio Dolby Atmos®
Hi-Res Audio
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth® v5.3
I/O Ports Left Side
1 x DC-in jack
1 x RJ45 LAN (1 Gbps)
1 x HDMI® 2.1 FRL
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPort™ 1.4 / G-Sync)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports dGPU DisplayPort™ 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0 / G-Sync)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x Audio combo jack

Right Side
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x Kensington lock slot
Battery 90 Wh
Dimensions 13.98" x 9.92" x 0.87" ~ 1.11"
Weight 5.00 lb

NOTES TO EDITORS


Product Page: TUF Gaming A16

Where To Buy Link(s):
Amazon: TUF Gaming A16 - FA607PI (RTX 4070)
TUF Gaming A16 – FA605PV (RTX 4060) – Available starting April

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1 Specifications, content, and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment, and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com.