ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026
ASUS
76 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
83 Overall Score
Scores
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Student
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.5 GHz ryzen_7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2304 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | HDR and adaptive color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.35 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh★ | 39 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (82th percentile)82th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 20260.002score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 20250.001score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" TUF Gaming A16 Black 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
