Unlock the Power of AMD with the Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition Review

Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition: Two-minute Review

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The Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617XS) is a rather intriguing gaming laptop, not just because of its impressive specifications, but also due to its AMD-powered construction. With all-AMD hardware, including the latest entry-level mobile GPU from AMD, the Radeon RX 7600S, and an excellent Phoenix APU with eight Zen 4 CPU cores, it’s no wonder that performance enthusiasts are excited about this new laptop.

Highlights:

AMD-powered for better power efficiency
Great 16-inch IPS panel with 240Hz refresh rate
Excellent battery life, perfect for those on-the-go gaming sessions

Screen-wise, it’s a really punchy, crisp, and responsive display…

This 16-inch IPS panel boasts an impressive 240Hz refresh rate, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, and excellent colors. While some may bemoan the lack of an Nvidia GPU, which is the preferred choice among many gamers, the RX 7600S provides more than sufficient power for 1080p gaming. You’ll get an average frame rate of 60fps for most demanding titles.

Decent all-round performance… Great screen… An RTX 4060 would still be preferable

For non-demanding titles, performance is smooth and consistent, thanks to the 8-core Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, which delivers more than adequate clockspeed with up to 5.2GHz boost speed. 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a fast 1TB SSD further ensure responsiveness and rapid loading times.

Should I Buy the Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition?

Buy it if: You’re on a budget, or want an excellent screen, good performance for casual gaming, and outstanding battery life.

Don’t buy it if: You’re a serious gamer and want the absolute best frame rates and Nvidia features for ray tracing, resolution scaling, and more.

Also Consider

Another budget-friendly AMD gaming option, such as the MSI AMD Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop
An Nvidia-powered laptop like the Dell Alienware x15

How I Tested the Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition

To get a better feel for this laptop’s performance and battery life, I played various games, from FPS to AAA titles, streamed media, and used web-based apps to simulate various use cases.

Specs: