Asus TUF Gaming A14 Series

Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401

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Average Score: 85% - good

Reviews

80% Asus TUF Gaming A14 Review: Tough Not to Recommend
Source: NDTV Gadgets
I'll keep the verdict simple. If you're looking for a compact, lightweight, and powerful laptop that you can game on, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is very tough not to recommend. It's got a nice display, the battery life is excellent, you can play AAA games on it without any worry, there's plenty of RAM and storage, plenty of ports, and it's super portable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

How to open ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 09/25/2024

90% The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is my next gaming laptop — impressive performance and shockingly good battery life
Source: Tom's Guide
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is easily the best 14-inch gaming laptop you can buy, and a solid mid-ranger that makes strategic compromises in all the right places to reduce cost without making it feel any less premium. Throw in the huge CPU bump in power and stamina courtesy of AMD’s new Ryzen AI 9 chipset, and it’s easy to gloss over the small gripes and fall in love with this machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% ASUS TUF A14 gaming laptop review: More bang for your buck
Source: The Indian Express
The ASUS TUF A14 gaming laptop has been developed to cater to a wide array of needs, making it a great choice for gamers as well as content creators, students, and working professionals. The Taiwanese tech giant has done well in packing the processing capabilities of the Zephyrus lineup into a slightly more affordable 14-inch laptop, thus maintaining portability and hitting the mark in terms of performance. The TUF A14 also stands ready for when those AI updates start being rolled out by developers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

The Perfect 14" Gaming Laptop
Source: Hardware Canucks
The new TUF A14 is everything we could possibly want in a gaming laptop but in a smaller form factor. A lot of people might think that the Zephyrus G14 is the best 14" gaming laptop but somehow ASUS has created something even better because when you take the TUF A14 price into account, the value is almost too good to be true. The only question is which version to buy, the Ryzen Ai 9 HX 370 or Ryzen 7 8845HS?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2024

75% ASUS TUF Gaming A14 review: portable, powerful and efficient
Source: 91mobiles
The TUF Gaming A14 is a solid alternative to the higher-end ROG Zephyrus G14, offering many of the same features at a lower price point. Although it lacks some premium elements like a metal keyboard deck, RGB lighting, and OLED display options, it compensates with a variety of ports, a comfortable keyboard, and a lightweight build. This makes it ideal for users looking for a subcompact gaming laptop that can also function well for productivity tasks, such as classroom or office work. Having said that, compact gaming laptops continue to be fairly expensive, especially in India. The base model of the TUF Gaming A14 is priced at Rs 1,29,990 (with the older Ryzen 8000 series CPU) while the one I reviewed goes for Rs 1,69,990. Considering it is TUF branded laptop, the price seems on the higher side.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 65% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 Laptop - Choose Wisely!
Source: Matthew Moniz
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2024

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 could be my next gaming laptop, thanks to big specs at a good price
Source: Tom's Guide
Asus’ 14-inch gaming ambitions get TUF and I think it’s love at first sight — a solid mid-ranger that has more CPU power than the ROG Zephyrus G14, packs a keyboard and touchpad that feel just as good as its more expensive sibling, and makes strategic compromises to reduce cost that don’t make the laptop feel any less premium.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2024

Hands on: Asus TUF Gaming A16/A14: a premium look for an affordable price
Source: Techradar
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 and A14 are my biggest surprises on the gaming laptop front. As someone who's used TUF laptops for years, seeing a far more aesthetically pleasing redesign is a real treat. And the A14 version, brand new to the series, is particularly impressive. Both have great specs, displays, keyboard and touchpads, and port selections as well, making them well-rounded gaming machines.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2024

ASUS TUF A14 and A16 Hands-on: AI-Powered Budget Gaming
Source: Unbox
The ASUS TUF A14 and TUF A16 are solid refreshes of the brand’s A-series of gaming laptops, though I’m not entirely sure if the addition of AI will help the brand sell more of these units once they go on sale. No local pricing has been set for either laptop, but expect them to retail lower than the brand’s ROG offerings.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 06/05/2024

Foreign Reviews

100% Review: Zen 5-processor in twee ASUS TUF-laptops
Source: Tweakers NL→EN
User Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%

Test ASUS TUF Gaming A14 : Un équilibre entre puissance CPU et carte graphique timide
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; decent processor; high performance; good battery life; good cooling and silent system. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; mediocre GPU.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2025

Sau gần 1 năm viết code trên ASUS TUF A14: Có gì đáng giá và cần cân nhắc?
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; tough device; great display; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/03/2025

Asus TUF Gaming - laptop gaming đáng sở hữu cho sinh viên
Source: Zing VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; great dedicated graphics card; high performance; smart AI features; elegant design; impressive battery life; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/24/2024

Đánh giá ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024): Laptop dưới 1.5kg chơi mượt Wukong, mạnh và mát đến bất ngờ!
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Light weight; slim size; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system. Negative: Mediocre design; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2024

Trên tay ASUS TUF Gaming A14 2024: Thiết kế mới, cấu hình mạnh mẽ với chip AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; powerful processor; high performance; beautiful display.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2024

Trên tay ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024): Mỏng nhẹ, mạnh, tản nhiệt tốt, CPU AMD "out trình" Intel Core Ultra
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; good cooling system; powerful processor; high gaming performance; long battery life.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2024

Review ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) FA401WV: Laptop Gaming Mungil & Kencang dengan AMD Zen 5 dan RTX 40
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; 32GB RAM; beautiful display; compact size; light weight; long battery life; affordable price. Negative: Overheats while using; small screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2024

华硕 TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) 评测–游戏动力，便携包装
Source: Laptopmedia CN zh-CN→EN
Positive: Excellent performance; compact size; light weight; powerful CPU Zen 5; great GPU; good connectivity; nice display; comfortable backlit keys; large battery capacity; silent system; solid workmanship; fast SSD storage. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2024

Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401UV

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Average Score: 82% - good

Reviews

90% Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2024) review: The perfect portable gaming laptop
Source: Laptop Mag
Asus isn’t messing around with the TUF Gaming A14, as it’s absolutely perfect for anyone seeking to play on-the-go. With its portable 14-inch size, light weight at around 3 pounds, durable military grade toughness, and the best battery life we’ve seen on a gaming laptop in years, you will not be disappointed traveling with it. Beyond just that, it has solid RTX 4060 gaming performance, a decently colorful display that can reach high nits of brightness, and a satisfying keyboard. Only those who want a gaming laptop to use as a stationary machine won’t find much use in the TUF Gaming A14, as its greatest features would go to waste. A solid alternative would be the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, as it bumps its power up to an RTX 4070. Otherwise, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is a winner.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Asus TUF Gaming A14 Review
Source: PC Mag
Sure, gamers rave about Asus' flagship Zephyrus line packing all the good stuff (and being exorbitantly expensive). But you should spare a glance for the TUF Gaming A14, which at $1,399.99 brings enough power to the table to satisfy entry-level and mid-tier gamers as well as deftly handling any productivity or creativity apps you spend time with. The notebook packs a bright, colorful display with a springy keyboard and plenty of ports, too. To be sure, this price point brings some compromises, starting with the design. While some might like the understated aesthetic, the TUF doesn't exactly scream "gamer," especially without RGB keyboard lighting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

88% ASUS TUF GAMING A14, análisis: potencia para llevar a cualquier parte
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 2024 Review: portátil gaming delgado y ligero
Source: Noticias 3D ES→EN
Positive: Excellent gaming performance; premium design; good cooling system. Negative: Average battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2024

70% Test du ASUS TUF Gaming A14 : un bon choix dans l'ombre du Zephyrus G14 ?
Source: Clubic FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%

[리뷰] 게이밍 노트북이 이리 가벼워? 에이수스 TUF 게이밍 A14(FA401U)
Source: Donga KO→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; high mobility; powerful hardware; high performance; 2x M.2 slots. Negative: Short battery life; non-expandable RAM; lack of numpad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2024

Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA

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Average Score: 75.86% - good

Reviews

80% Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review
Source: IGN
The TUF Gaming A14 (2026) is a pretty darn fantastic laptop. Asus kept everything we loved about previous models of the A14, from its light weight chassis and crisp display panel to its long-lasting battery life. It’s even got solidly powerful gaming performance, even if it doesn’t quite reach the full extent of the Radeon 8060S’ capabilities. As an experiment in using a powerful APU over a more traditional discrete GPU configuration, it’s definitely a success. Unfortunately, it’s significantly more expensive than previous models which makes it hard to recommend. Instead, you’re better off hunting down the RTX 4060 or RTX 5060 model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 2026 Review: Laptop-Sized Gaming Handheld
Source: Lowyat.net
Would I recommend ASUS’ 2026 version of the TUF Gaming A14 as a daily driver and workhorse? Absolutely, provided you can do away with some of the more premium creature comforts, such as OLED, customisable RGB LEDs, and you’re alright with a boring and unassuming look. That being said, RM7,599 feels a little steep for an all-APU laptop. That being said, it’s still more practical than the tablet laptop form factor of last year’s Flow Z13, but hey, at least the battery life’s a helluva lot better. Honestly, it’s a punch up between this and ASUS’ refreshed Zenbook S16, but keep in mind that this APU is designed for gaming, while the Ryzen AI HX SKUs can game, albeit not as well as the Max architecture.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2026

80% Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: No Longer Just for Gamers
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Asus has taken a different approach with the latest TUF Gaming A14 laptop, ditching discrete Nvidia GeForce GPUs seen in previous models in favour of an AMD APU. The result is a less power-hungry laptop that's perhaps also a little less powerful in terms of raw graphical capability. But with its unified memory, A14 is able to deliver comparable gaming performance, while also being a capable laptop for creators. In that sense, Asus has tried to position the latest TUF Gaming A14 beyond just gamers. This is a powerful and portable laptop for creative professionals, too. The company has made a few compromises to keep the price down, but none of those seems like dealbreakers. The A14 acquits itself admirably when playing graphics-intensive games; it can almost last a full day of regular use, and it combines robust build quality with sleek design. And crucially, starting at Rs. 1,79,990, it's aiming at a price bracket much lower than its more premium cousin, the Zephyrus G14. Granted, you can pick up laptops with dedicated GPUs that can push more raw power around the same price point, but they won't deliver the same thin-and-light design and the excellent battery life. Is getting a few more frames in your games worth that compromise?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/07/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

60% Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: Great performance, just not for gaming
Source: PC World
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is a laptop with an identity crisis. It bills itself as a gaming laptop, but if that label is taken at face value, the TUF Gaming A14 fails. At an MSRP of $2,199.99, the TUF Gaming A14 is priced in league with many laptops with RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 graphics that will blow it out of the water. Heck, even the Razer Blade 14 with RTX 5060 retails for only $100 more than the Asus TUF Gaming A14 (though, to be fair, the Razer has just 16GB of RAM). On the other hand, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 benefits from an extremely capable APU that includes 12 fast processor cores. That, alongside 32GB of RAM and reasonably quick yet efficient AMD Radeon 8060S graphics, makes for a laptop that could work well as a portable workstation for 3D rendering, video editing, and similar tasks. Still, it’s hard to argue in favor of the TUF Gaming A14 when it’s sold at MSRP. Perhaps it’s a sign of the times as RAM pricing is causing laptop manufacturers to eye higher MSRPs for laptops. At the moment you can find better overall game performance at a low price—not only from competitors but also from prior variants of the Asus TUF Gaming A14.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: A surprisingly powerful 14-inch gaming machine
Source: The Indian Express
The 2026 ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is a compact, powerful, well-built, and uniquely capable laptop owing to its shared memory system. But it’s not for everyone. If you’re a 3D artist working with massive models, a developer running local AI, or someone who needs flexible memory allocation, this laptop is genuinely special and worth the premium. However, it is not without compromises. The absence of a dedicated GPU means it cannot fully match traditional gaming laptops at this price, and the fan noise under load can be noticeable. At Rs 1,79,000, it also sits firmly in premium territory, where buyers may expect more raw power. That said, for creators, developers, or users who value flexibility and portability as much as performance, the TUF Gaming A14 stands out. It proves that you no longer need a bulky machine to get serious work, or gaming, done.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: Fighting in a different weight category
Source: 91mobiles
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 isn't just another gaming laptop. Instead, it's a rethink of what one can be. In a category where most machines still hover around the 2kg mark, this one sheds over half a kilo without sacrificing serious performance. The result is a surprisingly portable machine that still holds its own in modern games and demanding workloads. If you want strong, well-rounded performance in a compact, easy-to-carry form factor, the A14 makes a very compelling case for itself. That said, raw power still has its place. At a similar price point, there are plenty of RTX 5070-equipped laptops, including options from ASUS, that will push higher frame rates and handle heavy graphical workloads more comfortably. So if your priority is squeezing out every last bit of FPS or maxing out visual settings, a traditional GPU-powered laptop might still be the better fit.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/02/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

60% I really wanted to love the Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026), but it’s an expensive heartbreaker
Source: Tom's Guide
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 has a serious identity crisis that makes it hard to trust. On the face of it, it’s a good laptop. But I can’t look past that huge price tag and the subsequent downgrade in gaming performance and battery life that you get. It’s like charging you more for less — the laptop equivalent of Chili’s shrinkflation. I hope that in the future, we remember this laptop is supposed to be the affordable arm of the ROG Zephyrus G14. The hatchback you walk out the dealership with when you’re lured in by the supercar.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%

Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets
In addition to respectable gaming performance, the new TUF A14 seems ideal for day-to-day use due its excellent battery life. I used the laptop over the course of a workday, mostly switching between multiple browser tabs, some Windows tools and media, and I was able to get over seven hours of battery life on the Silent power profile.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2026

2026 Asus laptops with AMD Strix Halo hardware: ProArt PX13, TUF Gaming A14
Source: Ultrabook Review
As a side note, there’s another update of this series ready for 2026, with the TUF A14 FA401G refresh that bundles an updated Ryzen AI Series platform with up to an RTX 5060 115W (with 130W total sustained power in Manual mode). This is going to hold an edge in GPU loads and especially in games where DLSS 4.0 can play an important role, as it is somehow a higher power implementation than the 2025 A14 models. But this is going to run warmer and louder (45-48 dBA at full blast), even if the power increase might also come with an updated thermal module, perhaps.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/07/2026

Foreign Reviews

91% ASUS TUF Gaming A14 2026: análisis completo
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 90% performance: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

AMD Radeon 8060S: An integrated graphics adapter that belongs to the Strix Halo APU family. Based on the AMD RDNA 3.5 architecture, it features 40 CUs.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD Strix / Gorgon Point:

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370: A powerful Strix Point family processor that debuted in June 2024. The Ryzen AI 9 series APU comes with 12 CPU cores, the 16 CU RDNA 3+ Radeon 890M graphics adapter and the 50 TOPS XDNA 2 neural engine. There is still no PCIe 5 support here and 8 of the CPU cores are slower than the other 4.

AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c):

R7 8845HS: A powerful Hawk Point family chip that saw the light of day in H2 2023. We believe the 8845HS to be an R7 7840HS in disguise but with higher clock speeds on the Ryzen AI NPU. The 8845HS features 8 cores (16 threads thanks to SMT support) running at up to 5.1 GHz. Last but not the least, the Radeon 780M serves as the integrated GPU.

AMD Strix Halo:

Ryzen AI Max+ 392: A powerful Strix Halo family processor that debuted in Jan 2025. The Ryzen AI Max APU comes equipped with 12 Zen 5 CPU cores, the 32 CU RDNA 3+ Radeon 8050S graphics adapter and the 50 TOPS XDNA 2 neural engine. There is still no PCIe 5 support here.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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80.25%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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