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    Cooling system
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, quiet & 32GB of RAM!

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    I find gaming laptops to be good for the casual gamer - of which I fit the bill. Casual gaming aside, I seem to upgrade my gaming laptop every year and this new ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop has some long overdue upgrades and I’m glad I made the move. Some quick points here to help with things I like / don’t like - followed by the write up. Good: Setup stability 32GB RAM USB4 ports RGB Screen / refresh / finish 5070 Mobile Cooling (noise, etc) Software customizations USB4 Armory Crate Software Meh: 1TB of Storage Webcam (with lower light) Clear Design WASD keys Tough to read port labels Bad: Power Adapter Design No webcam cover still Must I say - FINALLY - 32GB of RAM. But I must also say, 1TB of storage - sigh. Specs aside, when we get into the ‘latest and greatest’ graphics cards - we should also see supporting storage hardware to allow us to take advantage of all of this new greatness. Now, onto the review! A new power adapter! No more right-angled circular pinned power adapter - but more of a square larger USB-C style adapter. This is questionable for me, as it sticks straight out and the cable weighs down the connection causing it to dip a bit. If you’re flat on a desk, you’ll have the ability to stick have a post-it note stack under it, but if there’s any lift - say a stand, then you need to get creative with it to stop the flex. Me? I routed it through my desk and made it so the cable lifts a bit to keep the slack off the connector and it seems to be good. I’m an ASUS fan - I’m onto my 4th gaming laptop from Best Buy and every time, their Armoury Crate software has been great. I spent the first hour or so doing updates on Windows, NVidia & the ASUS software - and didn’t experience any issues that needed any time dedicated to troubleshooting. There are even ways to free up memory now, which should help when running low on memory during gaming. It was easy to notice the WASD keys were clear - but for me, I don't use those keys - I use EDAF - so they don't really line up with my use, but cool nonetheless. I did fight a bit with Windows' Dynamic Lighting because I wanted to use the ASUS software - and I am still not winning the battle. USB4 is a nice upgrade - 40GB/s for the speed needs for external devices. A Display Port via USB-C connection, connected to my Samsung G8 32“ 240Hz OLED without any issue. However seeing which USB-C port was the display port, resulted in my needing to take a photo & zoom in; was a little small for my eyes. Beyond the hinge for the screen, is a fan bay that reminds me of Alienware for, what I have now experienced with this TUF laptop, is a way better cooling system. In past laptops, even with a 4070 mobile, the fans always appeared to be at 100% and noisy. During the entirety of the software updates, downloads and whatnot - I never heard this laptop and totally forgot I was being worked on just a few feet away. While the cooling does kick in, the fact it's blown out the rear with the display serving as a sound barrier is fantastic. I did notice that the webcam, still doesn’t have a cover slider; even their super thin bezel'd OLED laptop of mine has one so I know they can do it. And with the camera, the quality is still … meh. While it says it’s “HD” in the settings - that seems to be the dimension. I found that the color, clarity and the refresh/responsiveness of it just isn’t great. I mean, it works fine when all the guys hop on camera during PGA2k25 but I can’t see ever using it for more than something like that - I’d even go so far as to say don’t even use it for Zoom; it's even worse with low-light. During game play, I found I was able to sit at 240fps during certain graphics intensive scenes. During game play it was easy to sit around 180fps with around with latency numbers that float around with game being played. For example I found PGA 2k25 & PUBG: 0ms latency, THE FINALS: 20-50ms latency & Forza: 15-40ms; others varied as well - but these were the ones I played the most and not likely related to the laptop at all. After a few weeks of playing, I did find the laptop held onto finger prints pretty well. Not an issue for me, but I did notice it. I must say, for the 4th ASUS laptop - this is by far my favorite, minute the number pad. Recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Vram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great work laptop that can game.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is a lot slimmer than most of the gaming laptops I've owned in the past. It feels just like a well built Dell or HP office laptop, but has great gaming potential. I use it on the "silent" mode at work, and I have been averaging about 12 hours of battery life doing work stuff on it, which is WAY better than my previous "gaming" laptop that lasted me 3 hours. The aesthetics don't make me stand out in the office at all, especially if I set my keyboard backlight to a white color. The main reason I got it is the USB-C Power Delivery function. 100 watt charging is above the maximum the laptop can use without the GPU, making it enough to dock the laptop and even enable the turbo function and still have it charge. Being able to dock it like a work laptop on USBC is game changing. You're also able to use PCIE tunneling over USB4, which has allowed me to use external thunderbolt 3 nvme enclosures. I assume other thunderbolt 3 devices would work as well. The "Ryzen 9 270" is an incredible performer at this price point, even if it's a rebadged Zen 4 Ryzen 9 8945HS from 2 years back. The integrated graphics are also crazy strong for when you're on battery or USBC PD. General gaming performance on the included power brick at 240 watts is actually really good, but in newer titles that VRAM limit is going to be noticable, especially if you're docked to a display higher than 1080P. The included 1080P 165hz panel I think is appropriate for the 5070 mobile, which is the same die as the 5060Ti 8GB desktop. One thing I don't like about purchasing through best buy is the fact that you can't extend your warranty through ASUS. They said they are barred from doing so due to deals with best buy. I would buy a year of the best buy total membership as it's significantly cheaper than the 2 year warranty cost best buy offers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget gaming laptop to consider!

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    If you’re looking for a solid mid-range gaming laptop that balances performance, battery life, and build quality without breaking the bank, the ASUS TUF A16 is a strong contender. It packs impressive hardware capable of handling modern games, while still maintaining decent battery life for non gaming tasks. Build quality is excellent, even though the majority of the laptop is made of plastic aside from the top metal lid. It feels solid with no creaks or flex when held from one corner. At this price point, there are no complaints about the construction. The speakers are decent—they’re loud enough for media consumption or casual gaming without headphones. Battery life on most gaming laptops tends to be underwhelming, but AMD chipsets tend to perform better in this area, especially during non-gaming tasks. Using the silent profile and locking the refresh rate to 60Hz, I estimated around 8–10 hours of general usage. ASUS Armoury Crate does a good job of adjusting system settings automatically when on battery, helping to extend battery life further. Now for some performance data. I tested two games: Doom: The Dark Ages and Forza Motorsport with the performance profile. Doom: The Dark Ages (Ray Tracing Off) FPS: ~140–165 Settings: Resolution: 1080p Vertical Sync: On Upscaler: DLSS DLSS Super Resolution: Balanced DLSS Frame Generation: Off Nvidia Reflex Mode: On Overall Quality: Ultra Nightmare
(Note: I adjusted the Texture Pool size slightly lower to avoid maxing out VRAM.) Gameplay was smooth with rich detail. I recommend monitoring VRAM usage—going over 8GB can result in performance drops. Doom: The Dark Ages (Ray Tracing On) Settings stayed mostly the same, except: Overall Quality: High Path Tracing: On Denoiser: DLSS Ray Reconstruction Ray Traced Transparency: On Path Traced Water Reflections: On FPS ranged from 40–60, with minor dips during heavy combat scenes. With V-Sync on, gameplay remained fluid and those dips didn’t noticeably affect performance. Lowering the quality slider to medium could improve frame rates, but I found this to be a good balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. Forza Motorsport Using a mix of dynamic render quality set to High and auto settings, the built-in benchmark returned an average of 79 FPS. I included a screenshot showing the specific settings and results. Gameplay was consistently smooth with excellent visuals. If there’s one con, it’s the onboard 8GB of VRAM. It may become a limiting factor as future AAA titles continue to demand more. This won’t prevent you from playing them, but you may need to reduce certain settings to maintain your preferred balance between quality and frame rate. Personally, I prefer maintaining higher visual settings while staying around 60 FPS. For esports titles, expect high refresh rates without issue. The ASUS TUF A16 has more than enough power to handle future AAA games. Its 1080p display is a perfect match for the RTX 4070, offering bright and vibrant visuals. While not OLED, it still delivers an excellent experience for high-quality 1080p gaming. If you’re coming from an OLED panel, the downgrade might be noticeable, but still respectable. Hopefully, future Nvidia laptop GPUs will come with at least 16GB of VRAM, as 8GB is starting to show its limitations. Overall, I highly recommend the ASUS TUF A16 gaming laptop. It offers the right mix of build quality, performance, and value—perfect for gamers seeking a capable mid-range system that doesn’t sacrifice too much or cost a fortune.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performance gaming laptop.

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    ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 32GB RAM Summary: Performance gaming laptop. Use: I play a variety of games from StarCraft, ESO, WoW, Fortnight, Hogwarts Legacies to Destiny 2 and Overwatch. Though the graphic styles for these games vary wildly, their capacity to take advantage of premium performance specifications for premium detail, fidelity, and performance do not. I use this laptop now for work and for play. For work (and play), I previously used two G8 Neo 32". But due to changes in vision and available workspace, I have replaced them with a single Samsung Odyssey G91F. While, from a gaming perspective, the monitor is a step back, it still offers a much broader and cohesive working experience at the cost of much higher refresh rate. This laptop can drive the large screen just fine and operating at 5120x1440 I can still play games at near ultimate/maximum settings. Without VSync enabled, FPS easily surpasses 150 FPS and is consistent even with a lot of objects/action on screen and with very little noticeable tear or artifacts while moving quickly. This performance is consistent across games such as WoW and Destiny 2. The CPU and memory allow for improved performance of running a diverse workload. From development and programming, to video processing, to gaming. Even browsing with a million tabs open. This laptop shines and enable this diverse workload via the dual USB-C ports which allow you to connect monitors via USB-C/DisplayPort/HDMI. Use the secondary port for charging, or additional accessories via a USB hub. In my case, mouse, keyboard, LAN, DVD-writer, web cam, photo scanner, etc. The laptop itself comes equipped with a wired LAN port for performance, a few regular USB ports, and an HDMI and audio port. The power cable is a proprietary cable. It also features a Windows Hello capable webcam for your teleconference calls and Discord gaming chats. The facial recognition is top notch with a surprisingly quick response time. It is small, but packs a lot of hardware. Aesthetically, it looks great. It offers chroma type light customization via its keyboard and its robust ASUS apps. Speaking of which, if you're into advanced tuning of your gaming rig, ASUS and AMD make that possible via provided GUI toolkits that are easy to navigate and configure. Except when I'm not in my office, I exclusively use this unit with an external monitor, with the lid closed and the vents facing up. During the heaviest of gaming sessions you can hear the fans spin up, but only barely. The unit silently moves a lot of air to keep it cool and its easy to tell by placing your hands anywhere near the vents or typically warm spots (i.e. where CPU/GPU reside). Pros: * Performance. The performance of this unit is top notch for its generation. * Svelte. This unit looks great and feels great. Well made and solid, but a bit heavy/dense (~5 lbs). * Connectivity. The unit provides several ports for connectivity - with a second USB-C port to easily add a plethora of additional accessories, displays, etc. * Price Point. The unit provides great value in a competitive market. Given the brand and reputation, it is a safe and affordable buy. Cons: * Bloatware. Unfortunately, I had to disable approximately 90% of all of the start-up software that comes on this unit via msconfig. It was causing strange issues with my attached mouse (via USB hub OR directly connected). It did this for a wireless Razer DeathAdder mouse, and also an Alienware gaming mouse. The mouse simply wasn't usable while this software was running. I imagine the issue is conflicting software between the internal mouse drivers and the external ones (Razer/ Alienware). For now, I have to allow stuff to specifically start if and when something complains. I'm okay with that, as disabling everything non-OS related is something I normally do anyway. * Power cable. I know these units can get power hungry and that wattage requirements become a limiting factor, but I wish companies would settle on a standardized and smart power cable for their power bricks. At least this power brick is not as bulk as some others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Port count
    Cons mentioned:
    Vram
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent laptop for today’s games… not tomorrow

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    This gaming computer meets the minimum requirements for 100% of today’s games. Screen is sharp and detailed. Framerates are good, and it takes only about an hour to set up upon opening (there are a LOT of driver and bios updates). Keyboard is clicky and responsive. Keys are small, but still feel adequate for productivity as well as gaming. Plenty of inputs for all your peripherals. For all its premium feel, the fact it doesn’t use a magnetic attachment for the charging seems like a huge misstep. Instead it uses a custom port, even worse, as that makes replacing a headache. Fortunately usbC charging is available, although slower. Really the only downside is the much maligned rtx5070 gpu. While it services today’s games well enough, its 8GB vram barely meets the minimum of AAA titles today. There is no reason why a 12gb vram wasn’t used. As such, this will only have a useful life of two, maybe 3 years tops before being woefully inadequate. This can most plainly be felt in busy games like Doom the Dark Ages. You have a screen of demons and the game starts to have frame drops. The DLSS frame generation helps to mitigate that, but it’s still a stutter. Otherwise it’s a great pc. The AI of copilot is seamlessly integrated, webcam is great and the build quality is superb. Gets plenty hot, so have a cooling platform or table if you want your legs to not be fried like bacon. Definitely will get a student through highschool or 4 years of college.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One TUF Cookie..... Err Gaming Laptop

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    The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop is a blast. I love this laptop for gaming. Games from “Star Wars: Outlaws” to “Helldivers 2” have played well. The screen looks great: no ghosting or light bleed in my experience. The keyboard and the trackpad exceed my expectations. The setup experience was good. This is a good gaming machine. Unboxing: Asus includes what you would expect: the laptop, the power brick, and the extension cable for the brick. Experience: Setup was quick and easy. I was into Windows and downloading games within a few minutes. As I said, the machine excels at the basics. It performs well out of the box without many updates needed beyond the traditional Windows updates. The screen looks great. The build quality feels very solid. The keyboard is very solid and I appreciate the included number pad. The touchpad feels good with great tracking and excellent click response. The Steel Nomad Benchmark on 3D Mark showed a machine that benchmarks well. However, temperatures on the GPU could spike up to 80 degrees Celsius. The machine is not loud on its own even during situations where the fans have picked up. I would recommend a chill pad or mat to help lower temperatures while gaming. This is especially true if you intend to keep the machine docked to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Buyers should know that this has the NVIDIA 5070 GTX as opposed to the 5070ti. The 5070ti would perform a bit better, but the most noticeable difference between the two cards is the increased graphics memory on the 5070ti. (Usually 5070ti have 12GB versus the 8GB on the standard 5070 GTX.) The machine has a few features that were new to me and native to the hardware. For instance, the processor has discreet graphics built in. But the PC also has the 5070 GTX NVIDIA graphics card. The machine, by default, will try to balance this out with the discreet graphics managing everyday tasks and the 5070 taking over for gaming tasks. This is the Optimus feature. It works fine, but occasionally random pieces of software will interfere with the switch. For instance, the Windows phone connect application would occasionally pop an error message when the machine was switching from discreet graphics to gaming mode. Not sure why. A quick online lookup shows other people with other hardware also running Optimus style machines having difficulties. Again, this was an occasional problem, and it is solved by simply running the machine with the 5070 GPU always running in Ultra mode. Alternatively, you just close the offending application. Asus advertises Ultra mode as having more power, but I should note that I did not notice any framerate boosts to speak of in my benchmarks. My biggest nitpicks come down to Asus’ Armory Crate software and the fact that the case can be a bit of a fingerprint magnet. Armory crate controls the keyboard lighting and software updates from Asus. It is meant to be Asus control center for the machine. But, without fail, changes to lighting would often not appear right away. I would have to restart the machine for the changes to register. Upgradability: There are currently two sticks of Crucial SODIMM RAM operating in the machine. It might be possible to upgrade, but tear downs that I have checked out have indicated that the RAM might be located behind a heatsink. Also, there appears to be a second Gen 4 NVME Slot, but it looks like it overlaps with the NVME slot for the wireless networking card. It would behoove you to research the upgrades before purchasing components and tearing the machine down. Personally, 1TB hard drive and 32GB of RAM is enough for a gaming laptop and I do not see myself upgrading this machine soon. But, if this is your sole gaming computer, I could see wanting another hard drive sooner rather than later. Conclusion: This is a solid gaming machine. I really like it. I have had gaming laptops that are not near as stable, efficient, or operational out of the box. It is amazingly easy for me to recommend. I look forward to gaming on it for years to come. 5/5

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for gaming and creative work

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    This TUF Gaming A16 is a solid gamer’s build out-of-the-box and offers high-end performance with its AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 CPU, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM (expandable to 64GB), and discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It comes with a 240Watt power brick that has a proprietary reversible connector, but can also be charged via USB-C Power Delivery (PD), albeit at a slower rate of 100Watts. It weighs just under 5 lbs on its own, but the charger and cable add an additional 1.5lbs. The lid is matte gray aluminum with minimal branding, and I appreciate that it doesn’t pickup fingerprints easily. The laptop has a 16” diagonal display with 165Hz max refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and max resolution of 1920x1200 FHD+. It opens 180° to a full lay-flat position and has thin bezels at the sides and top. The status LEDs sit behind the screen, so they are not visible when the screen lid is open. At the top of the screen there is an integrated 1080p webcam with dual-array microphone that is great for video chat, live streaming, and is compatible with Windows Hello facial recognition to log in. Note though that it does not have a built-in privacy cover. The display is G-Sync compatible when using the discrete GPU, which you can use exclusively by changing the setting in NVIDIA’s control panel, however, this will consume more power than using integrated graphics for tasks that don’t require the additional performance. The power port is located at the back corner of the left-hand side along with an Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 with DP, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, and combo mic/headphone ports. On the right-hand side are two additional USB-A ports, though only one is USB3.2 Gen2 while the other is USB2.0. I was a bit surprised to find that a Kensington security lock slot was omitted. There are no ports along the back of the machine as it is all dedicated to the full-width heatsink for cooling. The underside has several vents, rubber feet to ensure stability and air flow, as well as stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos in the corners towards the front. You’ll need to setup Windows 11 the first time its powered on, which takes about 15 minutes. The RGB backlit keyboard is full-sized with highlighted WASD keys, full-size arrow keys, and includes a numpad on the right-hand side. The power button is located in the upper right-hand corner, and the mouse trackpad is generously sized. Just above the keyboard are dedicated volume adjustment keys, mic mute, and “Armoury Crate” button. Armoury Crate is ASUS’s control console, and you’ll be able to quickly change the power profile between Windows, Silent, Performance, and Turbo with the last one only available while the laptop is plugged in. You can also define custom manual profiles for battery or AC power. As for battery life, when set to ‘Silent’ and ‘Best Power Efficiency,’ the 90Wh battery gave me an estimated runtime of 8.5 hours of casual, non-intensive use, while changing the settings to ‘Best Performance’ for gaming reduced that to 2.5 hours. You can also use the app to customize the RGB backlight effect with different animated patterns or solid colors and change the speed or brightness, however, it is single zone only and the keys are not individually addressable. The speakers are actually not bad, and with the fans running at full speed during high-powered gaming or performing resource intensive tasks like rendering video and 3D models, GPU temps didn’t exceed the low 70s °C. The speakers also produced enough volume to overcome the fan noise, but you’ll have a better listening experience with the laptop power profile set to ‘Silent’ or with a decent pair of headphones. As for gaming performance, the panel produces very nice visuals at high to ultra settings, and I saw consistently high framerates, above 130fps, in games like Warframe, CS2, and Path of Exile. However, I did notice occasional dropped frames, stuttering, and loading lag, more than I’d expected with the CPU and GPU combination. Watching video and creating content on the laptop is excellent as the screen is plenty bright, has good contrast, and the colors are accurate as the panel covers 100% of the sRGB color space. Alternatively, you can opt to use an external display via the HDMI and DP (USB-C) out. Just note that on battery power the native screen’s refresh rate may be capped at 60Hz. Overall, as a gaming laptop, this A16 build has plenty of power to run games in high or ultra video modes pretty smoothly. It also performed well for work and casual use, whether you’re a content creator, rendering 3D models, or just web browsing. You’re also able to upgrade the RAM, add more storage, or swap the pre-installed 1TB SSD to a larger capacity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A really solid competitor!

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    Asus has really swung for the fences with this lineup and I am here for it. Great specs, solid build, decent battery life and thermals. It’s one drawback (but is also understandable with its 8GB of vram) is its FHD screen. Around 300 nits, it’s just not bright enough for taking anywhere with direct sunlight or windows. Color accuracy is okay and refresh rate is excellent. Just doesn’t get super bright so this laptop is best for a general bedroom/ office setting. Not a lot of flash to this laptop and that’s okay. Not everyone wants to be known as “that guy” at your local coffee shop. Once you turn off the RGB key lights, you can fit right in. Performance is solid and I really feel the 5070 does its best work in the FHD range. Asus gives this 5070 its full power under load so you don’t feel you are missing out on extra gains from missing watts. 16 inches isn’t too big for sticking with standard HD panels so pixel peeping won’t be at the forefront. Processor feels a bit underpowered at times but it seems fairly balanced for everyday tasks and handles games well enough to not have many issues. Gaming on battery is doable but not recommended. Might get an hour tops and you will be extremely limited in graphically intense scenarios. Thankfully battery life outside of gaming is acceptable. Overall I feel this laptop will not only fit the budget for most, but also is a smart buy for those not willing to spend 5070ti or 5080 money. 1080p (or 1200p) gaming is definitely doable on 8GB of vram. Even tho I would like the screen to be a bit better, I see why Asus paired it in this device as it doesn’t feel like a reach for the hardware like most brands and their 2.5k or 3k resolution monitors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Port count
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A very impressive machine!

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    Another great product from ASUS! I have an older (about 7 years old) ASUS gaming laptop and still use it regularly. It has stood up to aging very well. When I started looking for a replacement, this one came up and seemed to tick all the checkboxes. The keyboard is very comfortable and the backlighting is adjustable so if you have a dimly lit room, it is not going to glare in your face! It also has the WASD keys in a more transparent material, so they stand out while gaming without having to concentrate on them. The screen is pretty amazing also, it has very good lighting and goes clear out to the edges, allowing the bezel to be very thin all the way around. For a 16" screen, the laptop is actually smaller than my older 15.6"! With the high refresh rate, it provides clear, flicker-free gaming even at high resolutions that the RTX 5070 provides in my games. I haven't noticed the laptop getting as hot as my older machines, even with settings turned up very high - I think they have figured out how to get enough air through the body to keep things cool. There are all the normal ports and connections you might expect and the shape of the machine allows them to be used as well. With the entire back edge full of vents, all the ports have to be on the sides but ASUS has positioned them in just the right places. Sometimes, I wonder how some companies thought putting a USB port clear out at the front on the side so you are bumping the plug while trying to use a mouse was a good idea but ASUS didn't do any of that. The ports are set back far enough to be out of the way of everything you need to do. The huge power brick is pretty hefty, since it delivers enough power to run this beast. It is in the middle of a nice long cable, so it can be tucked under the desk and away from any other sources of heat. Hopefully, it will last a long time, like my old ASUS has. I am looking forward to trying more games and see what this thing can really do, it has impressed me so far and I am looking forward to playing a few I have held off on because of the advanced age of my old machine. If you can find it on sale, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this machine to anyone looking for a portable yet capable gaming rig. It is nice to be able to sit in my comfy chair and play games instead of hiding in the game room away from everyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a Charm

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    This gaming Laptop is amazing. I've had it for 2 full months now so I bought it early August. It has an extremely fast CPU: Ryzen 9 270. The 5070 (8GB Video Ram) GPU is super nice. The 32gb ram is so awesome to have and upgradable to 64gb ram. You can add another 1 TB if you wanted too as well for the future. So the ability to upgrade is crazy cool. The Keyboard is beautiful and strong as well. The screen is a great size and the display is beautiful. No need to get 4k. It has a 2k resolution. But I'd rather have a resolution like that with a higher fps than a 4k with low fps. The video camera also looks great. The charger is super fast. The computer runs like a charm. I have played Battlefield 6 with high and touching ultra settings on here while maintaining a decent fps (60ish fps at ultra). I'm able to play Age of empires 4 and Marvel's Spider man 1 remastered with maxed settings. And of course it runs the older games beautifully with maxed settings: Halo MCC, Mass effect Legendary trilogy, & Star Wars Battlefront 2. I am sure this laptop will last a couple more years with the upcoming AAA games. I love almost everything about the laptop. The only con I'd say, which is almost not worth mentioning is the fan sounds do get loud at times. But the laptop stays cool and when the fans do get loud it doesn't stay loud for a long time. They get loud for probably around 3ish minutes (max) at a time even when I'm not maxing out the GPU or CPU. But it's not all the time they get loud either. It seems to me, it occurs when I have it on silent mode and the laptop is trying to do a hard task at the same time like a big download or something. I think after setting it to performance mode at most times, the fans rarely get loud with harder tasks. But they're multiple settings on how you can run the fans through Asus's app: Armoury Crate. Here is the exact price I bought this Gaming laptop for. I had it shipped to me by BestBuy. Product Price: $1,349.99 Sales Tax, Fees & Surcharges: $84.04 Shipping: $0.00 Item Total: $1,434.03 I wouldn't buy this laptop at full price. Because I know how expensive gaming laptops already are and gamers could buy a gaming PC for a lot less for more. I do wish the laptop had 12 GB of VRAM so it would last longer with the upcoming AAA games but at the price point it's at, with it on sale, I'd say it's absolutely totally worth it. So I would totally recommend this awesome and stunning gaming laptop but not at it's original price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling system, Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid GAMING PC

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gaming PC delivers exceptional performance with its powerful processor, high-end graphics card, and fast SSD storage, making it perfect for running demanding AAA titles at high settings without lag. The cooling system is efficient and keeps temperatures low even during extended gaming sessions. Its sleek design, customizable RGB lighting, and ample ports for peripherals add to the overall appeal. Whether you’re into competitive esports or immersive single-player adventures, this rig handles it all effortlessly. It’s a solid investment for serious gamers who want top-tier performance and future-proofing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling system, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game on

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with the AMD Ryzen 9, 32GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, and 1TB SSD in Jaegar Gray is an absolute powerhouse that delivers an outstanding gaming and productivity experience. Here's why it deserves a top-tier review: Unrivaled Performance for Gaming and Beyond This laptop is a true beast. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor combined with a generous 32GB of RAM ensures that multitasking is seamless, and demanding applications run without a hitch. For gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a revelation. I've been able to play all the latest AAA titles at their highest settings, consistently hitting smooth frame rates on the 165Hz FHD+ display. The RTX 5070's ray tracing and DLSS capabilities truly bring games to life with stunning visuals and incredible performance. The 1TB SSD provides lightning-fast load times for games and applications, making the entire system feel incredibly snappy. Immersive Visuals and Smooth Gameplay The 16-inch FHD+ 165Hz display is a joy to behold. The high refresh rate makes motion incredibly fluid, which is crucial for fast-paced games. Colors are vibrant, and the brightness is more than adequate for indoor use. The slim bezels create an immersive viewing experience, pulling you right into the action. Whether I'm gaming, watching movies, or working on creative projects, the display consistently delivers. Solid Build Quality and Thoughtful Design The "Jaegar Gray" finish gives the TUF Gaming A16 a sleek, professional, and understated look that stands out from typical flashy gaming laptops. The TUF series is known for its durability, and this model is no exception. It feels robust and well-built, giving me confidence in its longevity. The keyboard is comfortable for both typing and gaming, with satisfying key travel and responsive feedback. The cooling system also does an admirable job of keeping temperatures in check, even during extended gaming sessions, which is a testament to its efficient design. Excellent Value for Money Considering the top-tier components packed into this machine – the powerful Ryzen 9, the cutting-edge RTX 5070, a massive 32GB of RAM, and a fast 1TB SSD – the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers exceptional value. It's a premium gaming laptop without the exorbitant price tag, making high-performance gaming accessible to a wider audience. In conclusion, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a remarkable gaming laptop that excels in every aspect. It delivers a fantastic balance of raw power, stunning visuals, and robust build quality, all at a competitive price. If you're looking for a future-proof gaming machine that can handle anything you throw at it, this laptop is an easy recommendation!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling system
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop :)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had this laptop for almost a month now, and I absolutely love it. This is my first gaming laptop but the last laptop I had was an ASUS. The cooling system works very well, my laptop had never once gone 90 or more. However, the cooling system can be loud. But its pretty common for gaming laptop to have loud fans. I had a slight issue with the keyboard lighting not working when the laptop turned on, but one small setting change fixed it easily. Overall, great laptop and it works nicely!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs smooth, battery life is good, great quality. Never had a problem using it and it always turns on in like 5 seconds. Face ID is valid and works more often than not. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to play PC games with high resolution and no lag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop is amazing for the price. Preforms better than I had anticipated and the battery life is great too. It is a must have for the holiday season.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This would be the 4th laptop I've bought in this price range in the last 6 months. I found myself in need of a new laptop because my old 3060 laptop is showing it's age in newer games, and I first went with an MSI katana with a 1080p screen. The screen was a blurry ghosting mess with horrible response times, I then tried a the dell with the 4060 and a 120hz 1080p screen, once again a blurry mess. My third laptop was another ASUS tuf, the model with the radeon 7700s. It's performance was great, but the entire laptop got blisteringly hot and I couldn't even type. I finally got this one, and it's just been a winner, great response time with the panel, decent brightness after some adjustments, RGB keyboard, though only one zone, a fairly strong CPU with a good GPU. The 8gb of Vram might be an issue later on down the line, but laptops for me are mainly for web browsing and MMOs like WoW and FFXIV, and I don't foresee 8gb being a problem for at least a few years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Gaming Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid gaming computer. Lightning fast, has equivalent or better specs at a slightly lower price point. AAA games run excellent including RUST, COD and my gf's SIMS 4 hah. Only minor negative is that the fan is relatively loud when it turns on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent bang for the buck. having a num pad is also a huge deal for me working in 3d modeling. Display is slightly on the dim side but not a deal breaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best choice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super fast and smooth performance. Great for gaming and school work. The screen looks amazing and the battery lasts well. Totally worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good gaming laptop.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop. No issues since buying and can run any game Im playing. I also like the long battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
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