Asus's budget-friendly TUF lineup of gaming-focused laptops and computer hardware is quite well-regarded by gamers. For those on the hunt for a decent gaming laptop, the brand's TUF A16 fits the bill pretty well. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the gaming laptop can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price, at just $1,299.
The TUF A16 packs the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (115 W + 25 W) and promises a respectable gaming performance in most AAA titles. The 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 7945HX 'Dragon Range' CPU with a 5.2 GHz boost clock is no slouch either, and handily outperforms Intel's i9-14900HX CPU. The system comes with 16 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM, user-upgradeable up to 32 GB.
Disappointingly, however, the display is hardly anything to boast about, considering its inadequate color accuracy, rendering the product a hard sell for the creative crowd. Gamers, on the other hand, will be mostly pleased with the 2560 x 1600 panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. Thermal performance, is also adequate, albeit its fans do spin up and get relatively loud when the system is pushed.
All in all, the Asus TUF A16 is a solid choice for budget-conscious gamers on the lookout for an affordable gaming laptop that will match their needs. Amazon's ongoing offer drops the price by almost 28%, making it easier to recommend than ever before.
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