ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX against AMD Ryzen 9 8945H, 16-inch vs 15.6-inch screens, both 2.2 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,24,990 | ₹1,24,990 |
| Starting Configuration | Core i5-13450HX, RTX 5050 | Not published by ASUS |
| Top Price (India) | ₹1,44,990 (i7-14650HX, RTX 5070, 1 TB) | Not published by ASUS |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro / No OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro / No OS |
| Model Numbers | FX608 (FX608JH, FX608JHR, FX608JHI, FX608JM, FX608JMR, FX608JMI, FX608JP, FX608JPR, FX608LM, FX608LP) | FA507UU, FA507UV, FA507UI |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 354 x 269 x 17.9 to 27.3 mm | 354 x 251 x 22.4 to 24.9 mm |
| Thickness | 27.3 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Lid Material | Aluminium | Not published by ASUS |
| Military Grade | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colours | Jaeger Gray, Mecha Gray | Jaeger Gray, Mecha Gray |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+, 16:10) / 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) | 1920 x 1080 (FHD, 16:9) / 2560 x 1440 (QHD, 16:9) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS-level |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (low-reflection on some SKUs) | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz / 165 Hz / 300 Hz (2.5K, 240 Hz default outside Ultimate GPU mode), G-Sync | 144 Hz (FHD) / 165 Hz (QHD), G-Sync |
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits (2.5K 300 Hz panel) | No info |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB / 100% DCI-P3 (2.5K 300 Hz panel) | 100% sRGB (FHD) / 100% DCI-P3 (QHD) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core i9-14900HX / Core i7-14650HX / Core i5-14450HX / Core i7-13700HX / Core i7-13650HX / Core i5-13450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H / Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 7 8845H |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H, 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 24 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / RTX 5060 / RTX 5070 (8 GB GDDR7), up to 115 W (100 W + 15 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6) / RTX 4060 (8 GB) / RTX 4070 (8 GB GDDR6), up to 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (Core Ultra models) | AMD XDNA NPU, up to 16 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh (70 Wh on some SKUs) | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 200 W or 280 W adapter, USB-C power delivery supported (100 W) | 240 W adapter, USB-C power delivery supported (100 W) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, G-Sync) | None |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD) | 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD, G-Sync) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (triple band, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 (dual band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 (5.2 on some SKUs) | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| IR Camera | Some SKUs (Windows Hello) | Not published by ASUS |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Array mic, AI noise cancelling | Array mic, AI noise cancelling |
| Audio Tuning | Hi-Res (headphone) | Hi-Res (headphone) |
| Keyboard Backlight | 1-zone RGB | 1-zone RGB |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Not published by ASUS |
| TPM | Firmware TPM | Microsoft Pluton |
| Notable Features | MIL-STD-810H durability, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, 180-degree hinge, user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 slots | MIL-STD-810H durability, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 slots |