Description
AMD Ryzen™ 7 170 | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | 16″ FHD+ 144Hz | Windows 11 Home
Quick Specs
- Power through AAA titles and heavy multitasking on the 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 170 (up to 4.75 GHz)
- Push high frame rates with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU and 6GB GDDR6
- Game tear-free on the 16″ FHD+ 144Hz IPS-level display with G-SYNC
- Multitask with 16GB DDR5-4800 memory, expandable to 64GB across two slots
- Boot up and load levels fast off the 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Built for Serious Gaming Firepower
The TUF Gaming A16 pairs AMD’s 8-core Ryzen 7 170 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU to chew through modern titles, streaming and creative workloads alike. A MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus routes graphics for maximum frame rates when you’re gaming and better battery life when you’re not, while the RTX 4050’s 6GB of GDDR6 and up to 90W of power (with Dynamic Boost) keep demanding scenes running smoothly.
Fast, Fluid Visuals
The 16-inch FHD+ display runs a native 1920 x 1200 resolution in a roomy 16:10 aspect ratio, giving you extra vertical space for menus and browser tabs. A 144Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC deliver smooth, tear-free motion, and the anti-glare IPS-level panel with 300 nits keeps visibility crisp in bright rooms.
Toughness in the TUF Tradition
An aluminium lid tops a chassis engineered to the rugged standards the TUF Gaming line is known for, so it holds up to daily commuting and LAN-day travel. Fast charging tops the 56Wh battery from 0 to 50% in around 30 minutes, so you’re back in the game quickly when you’re plugged into the bundled 180W adapter.
Connect Everything
A USB Type-C port handles DisplayPort output, Power Delivery and G-SYNC in one connector, backed by two USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm combo jack. Wi-Fi 6 dual-band and Bluetooth keep wireless peripherals and networks connected with low latency.
Immersive Sound and Smart Extras
Dolby Atmos and a two-speaker system deliver spatial, cinematic audio, while AI noise-cancelling technology cleans up your mic and incoming voice chat. A dedicated Copilot key and single-zone RGB backlighting with Aura Sync round out a laptop built to work and play.
FEATURES:
- 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 170 processor, up to 4.75 GHz, 20MB cache
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6, up to 90W with Dynamic Boost
- MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- 16″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS-level display, 144Hz, 300 nits, anti-glare, G-SYNC
- 16GB DDR5-4800 memory, expandable to 64GB
- 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Backlit chiclet keyboard, single-zone RGB, Aura Sync and dedicated Copilot key
- Dolby Atmos audio, AI noise-cancelling, Hi-Res certification
- Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit LAN
- 56Wh battery with fast charging (0–50% in 30 minutes)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 170, 3.2GHz base (up to 4.75 GHz), 8 cores / 16 threads, 20MB cache
- Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon™ Graphics
- Discrete Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6
- Up to 90W (65W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
- MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- Memory: 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM
- 2x SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB
- Dual-channel support
- Storage: 512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- 2x M.2 PCIe slots
- Display: 16″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA, 16:10
- IPS-level, 144Hz, 300 nits
- Anti-glare, G-SYNC, 45% NTSC
- Keyboard: Backlit chiclet keyboard, single-zone RGB, Aura Sync, Copilot key
- Camera: 720p HD camera
- Audio: 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-cancelling, Hi-Res certification
- Built-in array microphone
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2x2, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC, up to 10Gbps)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 1x RJ45 LAN
- 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
- Battery: 56WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion, fast charging (0–50% in 30 minutes)
- Power Adapter: 180W AC adapter (Output: 20V ⎓ 9A; Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz)
- Security: Firmware TPM, Kensington Security Slot™, BIOS administrator/user password protection
- Product Dimensions: 35.4 x 25.1 x 2.24–2.67 cm
- Product Weight: 2200 g
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop x1
- Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop 16-inch - Ryzen 7 170 - 16GB DDR5 - RTX 4050 - 512GB SSD - Windows 11 Home
- 180W AC Adapter x1
Why ASUS?
For South African gamers who want desktop-class firepower they can carry to a mate’s place or a LAN, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 hits the sweet spot. The RTX 4050 graphics and Ryzen 7 170 handle current titles at high frame rates on the 144Hz display, the DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 SSD keep everything responsive, and the tough TUF build is made to travel. Backed by ASUS’s local support and warranty network, this TUF Gaming laptop is a dependable choice for anyone shopping for a capable, well-priced gaming notebook.