ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
ASUS
72 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
Microsoft
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Ryzen 7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 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 | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | — | 2304 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet Port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
- Strong port (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong ram (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 20250.002score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 20260.001score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
