ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050 Comparison

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Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
TUF A16 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops
Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
512GB Laptops
Display
16" WUXGA IPS 144Hz, 1920 x 1200, Anti-glare, 16:10 aspect ratio, G-Sync
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
4.85 pounds
Color
Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
6.0
Threads
12.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W
Display
Screen Size
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Response Time
3ms (typical)
Panel Type
IPS
Color Gamut
72% NTSC (approximate sRGB ~100%)
Brightness
300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
G-Sync, Anti-glare coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
VRAM
6GB GDDR6
TGP
105W (Maximum Power Limit)
Ray Tracing
Supported
DLSS Support
Supported
Benchmark Scores
194 AI TOPs (approximate performance metric)
Additional Features
Dedicated GPU, Optimized for gaming
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, not included
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS/OS configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB keyboard with 1-zone lighting
RGB Customization
Yes, via ASUS Armoury Crate
Game Optimization
Pre-installed ASUS Gaming Center, G-Sync support
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual fans with anti-dust technology
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
GPU: 194 AI TOPs; CPU: PassMark ~25000
Battery
Capacity
76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN port
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
1-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes
Camera
Webcam
720P HD
Privacy Shutter
No
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate and aluminum chassis
Color Options
Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard only
Dimensions
13.94" x 9.88" x 0.88" - 1.06"
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, dual fans with anti-dust technology
Software
ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS TUF A16 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter
User Manual
Included
Warranty Card
Included
Additional Accessories
None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
October 16, 2025
Status
Available

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