ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023)

 The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023) is a gaming laptop with an all-AMD configuration. The 16-inch model is a new addition to ASUS' lineup, replacing the 15-inch ASUS TUF Gaming A15 from 2022. It's available with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS or Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU paired with an AMD Radeon RX 7600S or RX 7700S discrete GPU. Display options include a 165Hz FHD+ and a 240Hz QHD+ IPS display. It has a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity, and a 90Wh battery.

he ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is an excellent gaming laptop. It's available with AMD CPUs and GPUs that can push high, consistent frame rates in demanding games at 1080p or 1440p, giving you smooth gameplay with minimal stutters. Display options include a 165Hz FHD+ and a 240Hz QHD+ panel; both support VRR to reduce screen tearing. It has a wide port selection for peripherals and external displays, and its RAM and storage are user-replaceable, so you can upgrade the system yourself later on. The keyboard provides clear tactile feedback but feels mushy when you bottom out. It also gets toasty under load, though it may not affect your gaming experience, as the hot spots are away from the WASD keys.

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Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (model FA617NS-DS71-CA) with a 165Hz FHD+ display, an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7600S discrete GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The display, CPU, GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below.

Screen	16" IPS 1920 x 1200 165Hz (FreeSync Premium, 100% sRGB) 16" IPS 2560 x 1600 240Hz (FreeSync Premium, 100% DCI P3)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (8 cores/16 threads, up to 4.7GHz, 16MB L3 cache) AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8 cores/16 threads, up to 5.2GHz, 16MB L3 cache)
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 7600S 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (discrete, 95W TGP) AMD Radeon RX 7700S 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (discrete, 120W TGP, Ryzen 9 7940HS models only)
Memory	16GB DDR5 4800MHz 32GB DDR5 4800MHz
Storage	512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Color	Black Sandstorm

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Compared To Other Laptops

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition 2023 is one of the best gaming laptops in its class. It stands out for its sturdy build, great gaming performance, and long battery life.