Customers are enthusiastic about the TUF Gaming F16 laptop's overall performance, processor speed, advanced cooling system, and reasonable portability. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding battery life and fan noise. A few customers also reported issues with screen quality and noted the laptop's weight. Despite these drawbacks, the laptop appears to function well as a desktop replacement.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, Durable, and Perfect for Work & Play
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve been using this laptop daily for both work projects and gaming, and it has exceeded my expectations. The performance is lightning-fast thanks to the powerful processor, and multitasking feels effortless even with several programs open. The graphics quality is outstanding, making games run smoothly without lag. I also appreciate the build quality—it feels sturdy and durable, clearly designed to last. The keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, and the display is bright and vibrant, perfect for both productivity and entertainment. Battery life has been reliable, easily lasting through my workday. Overall, this is a well-rounded laptop that combines speed, strength, and style. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile machine that won’t disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good laptop at this price point
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Initial 4 stars because I've only had it for a week, So far all is working well. Caught it on sale around $1100,00. Which I consider a good deal with the latest NVidia card and 32GB of RAM. I was looking at a laptop one generation older. 4060 card, and 16 GB RAM for about $1400. So I feel like I dodged a bullet when this went on sale. The i7 chip should be more than adequate for my use, and hopefully a bit cooler than an i9.
Of course, initial updates, installs and data transfer is daunting. But that's expected. Had a slight graphics glitch at first which was remedied with an update on the ASUS site. Also had an issue with the backlit keyboard and the hotkeys. Hotkeys would not work. Had to change some settings in Windows 11 to fix that.
Monitor is crisp. Set on performance playing most games getting over 160 FPS. World Of Warships over 200 FPS. Noticed the i7 can get hot at this setting. In silent mode its much cooler and generally over 60 FPS depending on the game. Most games at 80 FPS or better.
Overall, everything works as it should after some tweaks. ASUS has been more reliable than the MSI that I previously owned. Hope the track record continues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Cons mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic gaming laptop -- not just for gaming!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I purchased this laptop primarily for the number and variety of ports, and the ease and ability to upgrade and/or fix things later on if needed, i.e. to future-proof it to some extent. I use it for work and to that end, it's been fantastic. The size and weight make it very portable and one-hand-friendly while also having a useable screen size. The screen is fairly sharp (though I dinged this computer one star for having a fairly low brightness) and color-accurate. My favorite thing though has to be the keyboard. It feels amazing and very accurate. The tactile sensation when typing is fantastic and even addictive, with a firm but muted clunk to each keystroke. The whole device feels very solid and durable, the speakers sound quite good (for a laptop), the fan soothingly whirs without being a distraction, the keyboard seems well laid-out. Honestly, it's hard to find faults with this thing and even the low max screen brightness isn't really a problem unless you're trying to use it in direct sunlight. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Work gaming creation laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Serves every need I have. I admit, I do not prefer to game with every setting maxed, so the lower VRAM isnt hurting me. But, its light enough that I don't mind bringing it around for work, and it can do everything I need for my hobbies. Price was great on sale too! ~$1000
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling system, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Asus TUF F16
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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a great pick if you want strong performance without spending a fortune. It runs games smoothly, has a nice 16-inch screen, and feels tough and well-built. The cooling works well, and the keyboard feels good to use. Solid choice for gaming and everyday use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best laptop for gamers NOT for casual gamers
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okay so this laptop is really good and its worth every single penny but here is what is important most people will say 8gb vram is not good enough but no they are really good you just cant use the same pc for more than 3 years if i m being honest 12gb vram is just future proofing you just need 8gb its the best option and an other thing is even tho this laptop is so great the battery life is not if you want to use this laptop for other jobs you need to but another laptop if you cant keep it plugged in other than that this laptop is great for gamers its worth every single penny and also its strong i dropped it to the wall and as you can see in the picture i took nothing happened other than that so its a great laptop and i recommend it for other gamers
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop A+++
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Great Laptop for gaming and having many application open. I can have all of the platforms open at once to complete my work daily. Also very fast!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Gaming Laptop At The Best Price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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My very first high end gaming laptop. Definitely a 11/10 product. It runs every single one of my games at the most optimal capability with the option to change my performance mode. This ASUS laptop has totally changed the game with its affordable price point and 32gb of ram. It also has some pretty amazing customization options you can even change the rgb. I would definitely recommend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling system, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
tuf gaming f16 laptop
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a well-rounded gaming laptop that offers strong performance for its price point, featuring excellent cooling, a high-refresh-rate display, and a durable build
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great hardware, weak battery
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Really good hardware for the price and performs great! The battery is not very good though. It'll last for awhile during normal use, but if you use it to play games or intense video editing, then plug it in because the battery is only going to last for 1 hour!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best laptop for the price
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I'm a biiig fan of this laptop. I didn't buy it for gaming, but for writing SLMS so I immediately took out the ram and put in 2 crucial 32g sticks and oh my God, this thing is an absolute powerhouse. My local models run faster than my towers by a long shot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop genius
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Honestly with this laptop I feel like it’s better than others I’ve purchased because it’s faster software, it doesn’t lag and the battery last longest. I know if someone purchased they won’t be disappointed and Best Buy offered warranty which is the best part for future purchase especially in different countries like Mexico .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product and better services
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently purchased an ASUS computer at Best Buy, and the whole experience was outstanding. The device itself is excellent—fast, reliable, and perfectly suited to my needs. What made the purchase even better was the service: the staff’s attention was absolutely exceptional. They were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making sure I had the best experience possible.
Highly recommend both the product and Best Buy’s customer service.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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It’s amazing how quick it works. The laptop has been great in everything I’ve done. I bought it because it was a requirement for my university and it accomplishes the minimum requirements by far (Engineering program.) The screen is great, a bit too big for me, but it might be necessary depending on what you need. Summing up, this is a great laptop and you might consider it like an option given its price-performance ratio.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Asus Tuf A16
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This is my very first gaming laptop and I’m super proud to say that I absolutely love it! The graphics are crisp and everything runs smoothly. It looks super sleek. I love the gray and black color combo. The backlit keyboard adds such a fun pop of color to any gaming experience. I would 100% recommend this to any gamer looking for a first time gaming laptop!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great love this laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love this laptop it runs every game great, sometimes i’ll run into issues with grams skipping but most of the time i can figure it out, the storage is great, the battery life is pretty decent and the build feels very sturdy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Actually Impressed
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Been using this for a few months and performance is impressive. Display is sharp with vibrant colors and it handles gaming smoothly. The cooling system works well keeping everything running stable. You can hear them working, but that's exactly what you want when pushing performance. The laptop maintains solid temps even under heavy load. For the price point, this delivers exceptional value. Build quality feels premium and the specs punch well above the cost. Gaming experience has been flawless so far. Too early to find any real complaints as everything's been running great. Highly recommend if you are looking for a capable gaming laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop for it's class
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I have a Dell Inspiron 7559 that is an older gaming laptop with a 960 in it, so it's old. I was looking for something that was as durable and really struggling until I discovered this one. It feels very nice and the spec's are just right, I got it on sale which brought it closer inline with the price of the MSI Thinbooks, but this thing blows that out of the water in terms of how premium it feels. The SSD is a generic cheaper one, but it has two nvme slots so it'll be an easy upgrade for later and that's all I can say. I wish it had a 2.5" bay so I could put a high durability sata ssd in it, but that's just not something that exists anymore (like sd card readers and disc drives) so I can say if you need a laptop and this is on your shortlist pick it up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Sims 4
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I upgraded from a Acer Nitro 5 to this gaming laptop. I’m using it for Sims 4 and amateur writing.
I use a lot of custom content and mods with Sims 4 plus use various creator tools and this has held up beautifully so far. It’s fast and graphics are awesome.
Battery life is really impressive, although I typically always have it plugged in so I can’t comment too much on that as of now.
Overall, very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best lapto
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Good machine !! The bets machine for gaming or work i really like it