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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2024)
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ASUS · 2024

ASUS TUF Gaming A16

FA608, 2024

A 2.2 kg 16-inch with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a 140W RTX 4070, a 165 Hz QHD+ panel and a 90 Wh battery good for about 7 hours of light use, but RAM is soldered.

from $1,799 RRP

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Scorecard

6.8 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.

  • Battery 6/10
  • Display 7/10
  • Build 7/10
  • Keyboard 7/10
  • Speed 7/10
  • Value 7/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

  • Bright 402-nit screen, readable in sunlight
  • 165Hz screen, smoother motion

Watch for

  • NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
  • RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
  • Heavy at 2.2 kg for daily carry
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Linux

Linux: not tested, likely Windows or macOS-only machine, expand for details
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Specs

Specifications for ASUS TUF Gaming A16
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W)
RAM32 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage1 TB
Screen16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz, 402 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight2.2 kgaverage weight
Battery90 Wh, around 7 h real-world

Common questions

Does the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2024) work with Linux?
Not verified per distro yet, so we won't guess.
What does the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2024) cost?
RRP is about 1799 USD; street price is often lower.
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2024) good for gaming?
For gaming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
How heavy is the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608, 2024)?
2.2 kg (4.85 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
What's the battery life like?
A 90 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
RAM is soldered, so the 32 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.

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