ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023)

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023)

Also known as	ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition
Manufacturer	ASUS
Product family	TUF Gaming
Release date	January 2023 (2023-01)
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro No preinstalled OS
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
Memory	16 GB or 32 GB DDR5-4800 MHz SO-DIMM (supports up to 32 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Display	Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Matte (anti-glare) Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) or 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 144 Hz, 165 Hz, or 240 Hz Brightness: 250 to 500 Nits sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 75.35 % DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: FreeSync Premium Screen-to-body ratio:
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 7600S 8 GB GDDR6 95 W w/ SmartShift AMD Radeon RX 7700S 8 GB GDDR6 120 W w/ SmartShift
Sound	2 x stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos
Camera	720p HD camera with IR capabilities
Touchpad	Plastic, 5.1 inches (13 cm) x 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
Connectivity	WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 Bluetooth 5.3 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x USB 4 (Type-C, DP 1.4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Power brick	240W AC adapter (ø6.0, 20V DC, 12A) or 100W AC adapter (Type-C, 20V DC, 5A)
Battery	4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr
Keyboard	Single-zone white backlit
Chassis	Color: Black Materials: Plastic main chassis, metal lid Cooling: 2 x Arc-Flow fans, 4 vents, multiple heatpipes
Number pad	Full size
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	Yes (IR camera)
Website	ASUS

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is a mid-range gaming laptop featuring an all-AMD configuration with AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics. It is designed to offer a balance between performance and price, targeting gamers and professionals who require robust performance for gaming, multimedia, and productivity tasks.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) can be configured with the following processors:

• AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a max boost frequency of 4.7 GHz.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a max boost frequency of 5.2 GHz.
• AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 20 MB cache, and a max boost frequency of 4.5 GHz.

The Ryzen 7 7735HS delivers stable performance with no significant drops during long-term tests. It competes well with similar processors in its class, maintaining consistent speeds during demanding tasks. The Ryzen 9 7940HS is expected to deliver high performance for gaming and multitasking. The Ryzen 7 7435HS is a lower-end option but still offers solid performance for general productivity tasks and some demanding workloads.

Benchmarks:

• Geekbench 5:
  • Ryzen 7 7735HS: Single-Thread - 1,553 points, Multi-Thread - 9,503 points
• Cinebench R23:
  • Ryzen 7 7735HS: Single-Thread - 1,525 points, Multi-Thread - 13,314 points
• Blender (3D Rendering):
  • Ryzen 7 7735HS: CPU Render Time - 3.1 min

Graphics

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is equipped with the following discrete GPUs:

• AMD Radeon RX 7600S with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 95 W TGP.
• AMD Radeon RX 7700S with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 120 W TGP.

The RX 7600S delivers smooth gameplay in demanding games at 1080p or 1440p, with minimal stutters. It supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) to reduce screen tearing, enhancing the gaming experience. The RX 7600S is comparable to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, making it suitable for most modern games. The RX 7700S is anticipated to provide excellent gaming performance at high settings.

Benchmarks:

• Basemark GPU: Overall Score - 99,513
• 3DMark Fire Strike: 25900 Points
• 3DMark Time Spy: 9208 Points
• Borderlands 3: Avg. FPS - 113 fps, 1% Low - 72 fps, 0.1% Low - 49 fps
• Civilization VI: Avg. FPS - 156 fps, 1% Low - 111 fps, 0.1% Low - 106 fps
• Counter-Strike 2: Avg. FPS - 187 fps, 1% Low - 102 fps, 0.1% Low - 75 fps
• Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: Avg. FPS - 104 fps, 1% Low - 49 fps, 0.1% Low - 26 fps

Memory

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) supports up to 32 GB of DDR5-4800 MHz memory via two SO-DIMM slots. Pre-configured SKUs come with either 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) or 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-4800 memory. The memory configuration supports dual-channel operation, providing good performance for gaming and multitasking.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: 62599 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: 66651 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: 64764 MB/s
• PCMark 10: 7332 Points

Storage

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) can be configured with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs. The laptop includes two M.2 2280 slots, allowing for future storage upgrades.

Reviews note that the 1 TB NVMe SSD (Micron 2400 MTFDKBA1T0QFM) offers solid performance with high sequential read and write speeds.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark:
  • Sequential Read: 3976.53 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: 3020.8 MB/s
• AS SSD Benchmark: 7311 Points

Co-processors

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) does not include any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) features a full-size keyboard with a numpad and single-zone white backlighting. The keyboard offers 1.7 mm of key travel and uniform illumination. The typing experience is described as fair, with decent travel but somewhat mushy feedback.

Touchpad

The touchpad on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is spacious, measuring approximately 5.1 inches (13 cm) x 3.0 inches (7.6 cm). It has a plastic surface that handles swipes and gestures smoothly. However, it rattles with firmer taps and is not as solid as previous models.

Webcam

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) comes with a 720p HD webcam with IR capabilities for facial recognition. The webcam quality is sub-par, with images appearing soft, noisy, and overexposed.

Microphone

The laptop includes a built-in array microphone. The microphone quality is average, suitable for casual use but not ideal for professional audio capture.

Output Devices

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Display

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) offers several display options:

• 16-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200), IPS-level, 165 Hz, 250 Nits, 100% sRGB, 7 ms response time, FreeSync Premium
• 16-inch, QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600), IPS-level, 240 Hz, 500 Nits, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms response time, FreeSync Premium

The FHD+ display is acceptable for indoor use, but the QHD+ panel is recommended for better brightness and color richness, making it suitable for gaming and content creation.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Brightness: 308 cd/m²
• Average Brightness: 293.3 cd/m²
• Contrast Ratio: 1339:1
• Color Accuracy (ΔE): 1.47 (calibrated: 1.02)

Audio

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is equipped with two stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The speakers provide decent volume but lack bass intensity, making them suitable for casual listening but not for audiophiles.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Volume: 82 dB(A)

Connectivity

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WiFi

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity. The Wi-Fi performance is reliable, ensuring stable online gaming and streaming experiences.

Bluetooth

The laptop includes a Bluetooth 5.3 module.

SD Card Reader

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) does not include an SD card reader.

USB

The laptop is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery)
• 1 x USB 4 Type-C (supports DisplayPort 1.4)

Display Outputs

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1

Case

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) features a robust chassis with a plastic main body and a metal lid. The design is functional and aesthetically pleasing, with a matte finish that resists fingerprints. The overall construction is solid, but the interior plastic feels less premium, and the main deck flexes slightly in the middle of the keyboard.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is held on by multiple screws, allowing for easy access to the internals for upgrades. The RAM and SSD are user-replaceable, with two M.2 2280 slots available for storage expansion.

Cooling System

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is equipped with a cooling system that includes two Arc-Flow fans, four vents, and multiple heatpipes designed to manage heat effectively during intensive tasks. The cooling system performs well under load, maintaining performance during extended use.

Heat

The laptop can reach temperatures of up to 54 °C under load, which is higher than average for gaming laptops.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Upper Side: 54 °C
• Maximum Bottom: 47 °C

Noise

The fans can be quite loud under load, reaching up to 50 dB(A), which may be distracting in quiet environments.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: 24 / 25 / 28 dB(A)
• Load: 42 / 50 dB(A)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) ships with a 240 W AC adapter (ø6.0, 20V DC, 12A) or a 100 W AC adapter (Type-C, 20V DC, 5A). The laptop is relatively economical, with idle consumption between 8 to 16 watts and load consumption ranging from 97 to 168 watts.

Battery Life

The laptop is equipped with a 90 WHr Li-ion battery. The battery life is impressive, lasting around 13 hours during light use, over 9 hours of video playback, and 1.3 hours during gaming.

Benchmarks:

• Battery Life (Web Browsing): 12.9 hrs
• Battery Life (Video Playback): 9.2 hrs
• Battery Life (Gaming): 1.3 hrs
• Idle (without WLAN, min brightness): 20h 12min
• WiFi Websurfing: 12h 04min
• Load (maximum brightness): 1h 30min

Biometrics

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) does not support fingerprint recognition but includes an IR camera for facial recognition.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, and there is an option for no preinstalled OS.

Preinstalled Software

ASUS Armoury Crate

The ASUS Armoury Crate software acts as the primary control center for the TUF Gaming A16. It allows users to adjust performance profiles, monitor system parameters, and customize RGB lighting.

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with other software such as Dolby Access for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, McAfee antivirus (30-day trial), MyASUS for system and warranty information, and Spotify for music streaming.

Linux Support

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) has limited support for Linux distributions. Users should verify compatibility before installation.

Accessories & Warranty

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) comes with a 240 W or 100 W AC adapter and standard paperwork. The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2023) is considered a strong contender in the mid-range gaming laptop market. It offers respectable performance, superb visuals, and impressive battery life, making it suitable for 1080p gamers and professionals alike. The laptop is praised for its robust build quality, good display options, and effective cooling system. However, it is somewhat bulky and has a sub-par webcam.

Problems Summary

• Sub-par webcam quality.
• Mushy keyboard feedback.
• Rattling touchpad with firmer taps.
• High temperatures under load.
• Loud fan noise under load.
• No SD card reader.
• Average Wi-Fi performance.