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Overview:

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 16-inch Gaming Laptop
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608UHI is built as a performance focused 16-inch gaming laptop designed for smooth modern gameplay, fast multitasking, and reliable everyday use. It combines high refresh visuals, strong AMD processing power, and NVIDIA RTX graphics in a durable chassis made for demanding users.

This model suits gamers and creators who want strong performance in a portable form factor with upgrade flexibility and a high quality display.

Gaming Performance and Power
Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight core processor with boost speeds up to 5.1GHz, this laptop delivers strong multitasking and gaming performance. The integrated AMD Ryzen AI engine provides up to 16 TOPS for AI assisted workloads.

Graphics are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB dedicated memory, supporting modern gaming effects, ray tracing, and AI enhanced rendering.

• AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight core CPU
• Up to 5.1GHz turbo performance
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GPU
• AMD Ryzen AI up to 16 TOPS

Features:

Display for Competitive Gaming
The 16-inch IPS display is tuned for fast and responsive gameplay with sharp detail and smooth motion. The 2.5K resolution provides high clarity while the 165Hz refresh rate supports competitive level responsiveness.

• 16-inch 2560 x 1600 resolution
• 165Hz refresh rate
• IPS panel with wide viewing angles
• 100% sRGB color coverage
• NVIDIA G-SYNC support
• 400 nits brightness

Memory and Storage Setup
The system includes fast DDR5 memory and high speed SSD storage, with room for upgrades as needs grow. Dual memory slots and dual M.2 support make it flexible for long term use.

• 16GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM
• Supports up to 64GB memory
• 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage
• Dual M.2 2280 slots

Design and Build Quality
The chassis is designed for portability without sacrificing strength. At around 2.2kg, it remains travel friendly while still housing powerful components. The military grade durability rating adds resilience for daily wear and movement.

• 2.2kg weight
• Slim profile at 17.9mm thin
• 180 degree hinge design
• Aluminum lid finish
• MIL-STD-810H durability testing

Cooling System
Thermal performance is managed through an advanced cooling setup designed to sustain high performance under load. Large airflow channels and upgraded fan design help maintain stable temperatures during gaming sessions.

• 2nd gen Arc Flow fans
• Full width heatsink design
• Optimized rear exhaust airflow
• Dust resistant cooling system

Connectivity and Ports
A wide range of ports supports gaming setups, external displays, and fast data transfer.

• USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort support
• USB 3.2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery
• USB 3.2 Type-A ports
• USB 2.0 Type-A port
• HDMI output
• RJ45 Ethernet
• Audio combo jack
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth support

Keyboard and Control
The keyboard is designed for gaming precision and long typing sessions, featuring full size layout and customizable lighting. The touchpad is tuned for fast response and accuracy.

• One zone RGB backlit keyboard
• Full size layout with numpad
• 1.7mm key travel
• Built in Copilot key
• 1080p IR camera with Windows Hello

Battery and Mobility
A large battery and fast charging support make the laptop practical for work and travel as well as gaming.

• 90Wh battery capacity
• USB-C charging up to 100W
• Fast charge support

Software and Extras
The system runs Windows 11 Home and includes tools for performance control and system tuning. Copilot integration adds AI assisted productivity features, while Armoury Crate allows system customization and gaming profiles.

• Windows 11 Home 64-bit
• Armoury Crate control software
• Copilot in Windows support
• Game Pass compatible ecosystem

Summary
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608UHI delivers a balanced mix of gaming performance, high refresh visuals, and durable construction. With RTX 5050 graphics, Ryzen 7 processing power, a fast 165Hz 2.5K display, and upgrade friendly design, it is positioned as a capable gaming laptop for modern titles and demanding workloads.

Specifications:

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Specifications and features
Laptop Product Code	FA608UHI-71610G0W
Model	FA608UHI / 90NR0KS1-M00EW0
Marketing Name	ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Office	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Color	Jaeger Gray
Top case-material	Aluminum
LCD cover-material	Texture plastic
Bottom case-material	Texture plastic
Dimension (W x D x H)	35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.01")
Weight	2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads) , AMD XDNA NPU up to 16TOPS
Chipset	N/A
Intergrated GPU	AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
Discrete/Optimus	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphic	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
	2142 MHz* at 55W (2092 MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, up to 115W Dynamic Boost)
Graphic Memory	8GB GDDR7
Neural Processor	AMD XDNA NPU up to 16TOPS
Panel Size	16-inch
Resolution	2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio
Refresh Rate	165Hz
Response Time (G2G)	3ms
Viewing Angle	85/85/85/85
Panel Tech	IPS-level
Brightness	400 nits
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
NTSC %	72 %
SRGB %	100%
Adobe %	75.35 %
Surface texture of display	Anti-glare(AG) display
Adaptive-Sync technology	G-Sync
Pantone	N/A
Support Dolby Vision HDR	N/A
On board memory	N/A
DIMM Memory	16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
	The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC
Total System Memory	DDR5 16GB
Memory Slot	2x SO-DIMM slots
Memory Max.	64GB
How to upgrade memory	Upgradable
Storage	1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
M.2 slots support either SATA or NVMe	2
M.2 SSD Support List	M.2 PCIe 512mb
	M.2 PCIe 1TB
	M.2 PCIe 2TB
Expansion Slot (includes used)	2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
	2x M.2 PCIe
LAN	10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card
	(*Bluetooth version may change with OS version different.)
I/O Ports	1x RJ45 LAN port
	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G- SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)
	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
	1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
Display output	1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Camera	1080P FHD Camera
Mic	Built-in array microphone
Keyboard Type	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
	With Copilot key
Aura Sync	Yes
Touchpad	Touchpad
Speakers	2-speaker system
Audio	1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
	Built-in array microphone
Audio Tech	Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
	Dolby Atmos
	Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field (Microsoft service suspended in
	spring of 2023.)
	AI noise-canceling technology
Security	Secured-core PC (Level 3)
	BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
	Pluton Security Processor
Antivirus	McAfee 30 days free trial
Battery	70WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Fast charging	Recharge from 0-50% in 30 minutes
Charger included	Included
Power	Rectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100- 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Required charging power	Min: 45W
	Max: 100W
	*The indicated wattage is for demonstrating the system's support capability as required by EU regulations. For optimal system performance, please use the standard-wattage adapter or higher.
Ecolabels & Compliances	N/A
Reparability Index (for France)	9.6
Reparability Index (for BNL)	9.8