{"product_id":"asus-tuf-gaming-a16-gaming-laptop-16-ryzen-7-260-16gb-ddr5-rtx-5050-512gb-ssd-windows-11-home","title":"Asus TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop 16″ | Ryzen 7 260 | 16GB DDR5 | RTX 5050 | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRTX 5050 graphics with 8GB GDDR7 | Ryzen 7 260 with 8 cores and 16 threads | 16-inch 2.5K display at 165 Hz | Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1 FRL connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominate every match with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU and 8GB GDDR7 graphics memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience fluid motion on a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display with a 165 Hz refresh rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieve smooth multitasking with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, 8 cores and 16 threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to your setup via HDMI 2.1 FRL, USB-C with DisplayPort, RJ45 LAN and Wi-Fi 6E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay and work for longer sessions with a 70 Wh battery and a backlit keyboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep into the arena with the ASUS TUF Gaming A16\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built for the discerning South African gamer who wants serious performance without being tied to a desktop. It pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage, so your favourite titles, launchers and everyday apps are ready to go. Windows 11 Home comes as the operating system, making this gaming notebook a capable all-rounder for play, study and creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGraphics and processing power to dominate every session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired of stutter at the worst possible moment? The RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory is there to keep your visuals flowing, while the Ryzen 7 260 brings 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.8GHz base clock and boost speeds up to 5.1GHz, backed by 24MB of cache. That means you can game, stream and juggle background apps with confidence. A dedicated NPU rated at 16 TOPS also adds capacity for AI-assisted workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 2.5K display that keeps pace with the action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-inch screen delivers a 2560 x 1600 WQXGA resolution in a 16:10 format, giving you extra vertical space for sharper detail in games and more room to work in documents and timelines. A 165 Hz panel refresh rate supports smoother motion when the action turns fast, helping you track targets and react quicker. Whether you are racing, shooting or editing, this gaming laptop puts the detail in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnected and ready for your whole setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) keeps you online for multiplayer, while the RJ45 LAN port lets you plug in for a wired connection. An HDMI 2.1 FRL port and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC let you link external displays and accessories, alongside two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 Type-A port and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. A backlit keyboard keeps your controls visible in low light, and the 70Wh battery supports you away from the wall socket. 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