ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Ryzen 7 Laptop with 32GB DDR5: specs and who it suits

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop from the 2023 range. This configuration uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor, an AMD Radeon RX 7600S graphics chip, 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD, and it comes with Windows 11 Pro.

An upgraded configuration

The listing says the seal on this unit was opened only for an upgrade, and that the RAM and SSD have been upgraded by the seller. The listing describes a one-year warranty on the upgraded RAM and SSD from the seller and the original one-year manufacturer warranty on the remaining components. Read those terms for yourself, since they differ from a laptop sold sealed as ASUS built it. A 32GB USB card is included as a bonus.

Processor, memory and storage

The Ryzen 7 7735HS is an 8-core processor. With 32GB of DDR5, there is room to run games next to browsers, chat and recording software. The 1TB PCIe SSD is there for fast start-up and for storing a decent game library. DDR5 generally offers more bandwidth than the older DDR4.

Graphics

The AMD Radeon RX 7600S (listed as V8G, meaning 8GB) is a laptop graphics chip meant for 1080p-class gaming. A laptop GPU's performance depends on its power limit and cooling as well as its name, so treat comparisons across different laptops with care.

Display, camera and sound

The 16-inch Full HD screen refreshes at 165Hz. Higher refresh rates typically make fast motion smoother when the hardware can produce enough frames per second. A 720p HD camera handles video calls, and the listing describes 2-way AI noise cancellation for voice chat.

Cooling

ASUS describes the cooling as up to six heatpipes, Arc Flow Fans, four exhaust vents and a high-density heatsink, designed to keep the 2023 TUF Gaming A16 cool and quiet in demanding games. Quietness is a claim to check against your own tolerance, since gaming laptops get louder under load.

Ports and wireless

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x RJ45 LAN
• 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.3, and the keyboard is RGB backlit for use in low light.

What to check before you buy

• The terms of the upgrade and the warranty split between the seller and the manufacturer.
• Size and weight: about 14.0 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches and 4.9 lb.
• Whether your use needs Windows 11 Pro features, which differ from Home.
• Battery capacity, which the listing does not state.
• That the ports match your accessories, for example a monitor or wired network.

The short version

• A 16-inch ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and Radeon RX 7600S.
• Upgraded to 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD, with Windows 11 Pro.
• 165Hz Full HD display, 720p camera and RGB backlit keyboard.
• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet.

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