ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026
ASUS
75 Overall Score
vs
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC Black 2019
MSI
54 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 | MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.5 GHz ryzen_7 | Intel Core i5 9300H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI (supports 4K @ 30Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet port | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.86 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh★ | 51 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026
- Strong port (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong ram (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC Black 2019
- Strong gpu (72th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 20260.049score per dollar
vs
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC Black 20190.061score per dollar
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC Black 2019 offers 1.2x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 THIN 9SC Black 2019
Verdict
Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
