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ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
Product A: ASUS
87 of 179 known
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
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MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPG
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11
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Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPG
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11Product B: ASUS
TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
81 of 179 known
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025, 14-fb1)
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5060, 16 GB
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WR
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025, 14-fb1)
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5060, 16 GB
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WR69 of 171 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 73 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.48kg
B2.2kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
FA401EA-DS96, 90NR0PM1-M000M05Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Factory barebone row explicitly FA401EA-DS96, 90NR0PM1-M000M0, Max+ 392, 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X, preinstalled 1 TB Gen4 SSD and Windows Home. Optional retailer SSD/OS customizations are excluded.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Colours
Jaeger Gray9Retailer pagexoticpc.com/products/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-fa401ea-ds96Read 7 October 2026Exact factory DS96 technical specifications Color: Jaeger Gray. Maker FA401EA Indonesia product card confirms this maker color name, not a retailer invented shade. Regional memory specification is not copied.10Maker product pageasus.com/id/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 7 October 2026FA401EA product card Jaeger Gray. Used only to confirm maker color spelling for DS96 retailer. Indonesian 8533 RAM and bundle are not imported.
Not available
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
3 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Width311Depth227Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)19.9mm(12.2 × 8.9 × 0.7 to 0.8 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Published metric 31.1 x 22.7 x 1.69–1.99 cm, converted exactly to mm. Overview 1.69 mm wording is a unit typo and is not used.
Width354Depth269Thickness (min)17.9Thickness (max)25.7mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.7 to 1 in)1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H) 35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.57 cm, converted exactly.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Not available
Max hinge angle
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Rigorously tested to meet MIL-STD-810H. The test list is not given on this page. The ASUS family page footnote says testing is done on selected products and the list varies by device.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026Must survive MIL-STD-810H tests (drops, vibration, humidity, extreme temperatures). The footnote says testing is done on selected products and the test list varies by device.
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
215.6ppi
141.5ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Stylus
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 165 | Yes |
BASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 144 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
165Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Second display
Not available
Not available
Processor
8 of 14 differ
Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen 5 | 12 | 3.2 | 5 |
BASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen 4 | 8 | Zen 4 | 3.8 | 5.1 |
Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 20268 cores, 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz from the same row. Core name is from the AMD page.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026Zen 4 architecture, 8 cores, base clock 3.8 GHz, max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Boost is the chip maker value and matches the ASUS row.
CPU cores
12
8
Cores labelled performance
0
0
Cores labelled efficiency
0
0
Threads
Max boost clock
5GHz
5.1GHz
L3 cache
Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
50TOPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only up to 50 TOPS. Precision not stated by this source. Combined 122 TOPS platform claim is excluded.
Graphics
8 of 9 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
Not available
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Memory
8 of 9 differ
Installed RAM
32GB5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Installed factory 32 GB, not maximum or optional 64 GB global memory.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
LPDDR5X2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026LPDDR5X is explicit. Overview 8000 MHz and regional/retailer 8533 wording conflict, so configured memory data rate is omitted.5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026
RAM speed
Not available
5,600MT/s1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026DDR5-5600. The row says the speed varies by CPU spec. AMD lists DDR5-5600 as the Ryzen 7 260 maximum, so no cap below 5600 applies here. The configured speed is not shown by ASUS.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max Memory Speed 4x2R DDR5-5600 for DDR5.
Memory channels
Not available
RAM upgrade
Slots1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Expansion Slots (includes used): 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. The ASUS family page says memory and storage are fully accessible and upgradeable.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026Storage and memory are fully accessible and upgradeable.
Memory slots
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
Not availableBASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Slot | Count |
|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 |
Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, includes used. How many are occupied is not stated, so occupancy and module size are left out.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026FAQ: two SO-DIMM slots for DDR5 memory.
RAM slots
Not available
2
Free RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
3 of 7 differ
Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | No |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Two M.2 PCIe connectors including the used slot. Overview explicitly names both M.2 2280 NVMe slots and single stock drive. Per-slot maximum generation remains unproved.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Headline dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots. Stock description explicitly one PCIe Gen4x4 SSD, leaving one expansion connector free.
BASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Expansion Slots (includes used): 2x M.2 PCIe. One 512 GB SSD is listed, so one slot is used and one is free. Slot width and length come from the ASUS pages named in the notes of the other sources.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026FAQ: dual M.2 PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD slots.6Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 15 October 2026ASUS Canada release of 2025-05-19, TUF Gaming A16 table: up to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD. It covers the Canadian FA608UM and FA608PM SKUs of the same chassis. This is the source of the 2280 size.
M.2 slots
2
2
Free storage slots
1
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
4
Ports
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Ports
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Left | 40 | USB4 | Yes | 100 |
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Right | 10 | Not available | Yes | Not available |
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Left | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Right | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | UHS-II | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026One USB4 40 Gbps and separate USB-C Gen2 10 Gbps, plus two USB-A Gen2 10 Gbps. USB4 XG Mobile GC34 support is the same physical connector, not an extra socket.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB4 Power Delivery 3.0 input 20 V/5 A, equal to 100 W accepted charging input. This is separate from the 200 W main adapter and from USB power output.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 21–24: right microSD/USB-C 10 Gbps/USB-A. Left rectangular DC/HDMI/USB4 40 Gbps/USB-A/audio. Both C ports explicitly output video, while only USB4 is documented for charging. Cable/adapter wattage does not establish maximum accepted input.
BASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Type | Version | Count | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 1 | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 1 | 0.48 | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 20261x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (10Gbps), 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (480Mbps), 1x RJ45 LAN port. There is no Thunderbolt or USB4 port on this SKU. The DC-in row follows the 200W adapter with a rectangle connector. Port sides are not published on the pages read, so they are left out. Ethernet speed is from the family page. No charging input wattage for the USB-C port is stated for this SKU.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025/techspecRead 15 October 2026FA608UMI column lists the same ports as the eShop page. Only the FA608UM and FA608UP columns have a Type-C USB 4 port.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026The Connectivity section calls the Ethernet port gigabit. It also says the full-width rear exhaust vent frees both sides for ports.
USB-C ports
2
1
Thunderbolt
No
Not available
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
1Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
100W
Not available
Wireless
1 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 6E covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. ASUS notes that 6 GHz availability depends on the country.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025/techspecRead 15 October 2026FA608UMI column: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 Wireless Card.
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Not available
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
RGB zones1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB with Num-key. Stored as a single RGB zone.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026Uniform RGB backlighting, one zone backlight.
Numpad
Key travel
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Not available
Not available
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
No1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026The camera row says 1080P FHD Camera. The other FA608 columns say FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello. The ASUS family page footnote says the FHD IR camera is not available on FA608UMI/UHI models.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026Footnote: FHD IR camera not available on FA608UMI/UHI models.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
Not available
Not available
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
Cooling
1 of 4 differ
Fans
21Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0kv1-m00fb0-asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025.htmlRead 15 October 2026The eShop text says 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans. The family page says dual fans.4Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-2025Read 15 October 2026Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Name |
|---|
| Manual |
| Silent |
BASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
| Name | CPU power (W) | GPU power (W) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual mode | 35 | 100 |
Security
None of 4 known
Fingerprint
Not available
Not available
TPM
Not available
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
389.2nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Average display brightness table 389.2 nits. Published method uses Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf at five screen points, averaged. This is not center-point SDR brightness. DCI-P3 82.1 percent is volume according to method, so not coverage.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf five-point average method. Same page explicitly gamut volume, not coverage.
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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PWM flicker found
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Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
17,334points14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026March 30, 2026 exact Max+ 392/32GB/1TB/2560x1600 165Hz configuration. Geekbench 6 multicore 17334. Maker default profile proved by published Windows testing method, not inferred. Method first published July 24, 2025, last updated September 16, 2026, applies to every Windows laptop. Windows Best Performance is a separate explicit preparation change. BIOS, driver revision and Geekbench minor version unknown. No exception stated for this lab score.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026HTML NewsArticle datePublished 2025-07-24T05:45:00+00:00 precedes March 30, 2026 review, dateModified 2026-09-16T16:09:14+00:00. Applicable Windows policy starts default manufacturer settings, then Windows Best Performance, display menu default 60/120Hz, dynamic refresh off, updates BIOS/graphics, removes antivirus, keyboard lighting off, reboot and benchmark app alone. No separate OEM profile change listed. Do not claim a named Armoury Crate mode not stated.
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
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SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available
Not available
Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Power mode | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 150 | Tom’s Guide custom battery power plan | 9.12 |
| Gaming | 150 | Tom’s Guide custom battery power plan | 1.13 |
| Video playback | 250 | Not available | 9.5 |
Source13Measurementpcworld.com/article/3104412/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact DS96, Windows 11 Home. About 9.5h full battery test looping 4K Tears of Steel at roughly 250 nits. Power mode, BIOS, refresh and transmitted/file codec unstated. Early iCloud Drive under-four-hour anomalous run and informal 12-hour estimate excluded. Actual approximate result, not manufacturer runtime.14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Web browsing 09:07 = 547/60 h. Gaming battery 01:08 = 68/60 h. Published method: Edge cycles web pages on closed Wi-Fi, 150 nits, Bluetooth/location/background apps disabled, custom battery power plan. PCMark 10 gaming battery test under same conditions. Review 32GB model, OS build, BIOS and exact refresh option not individually recorded. Conditions from general published test policy, not invented default battery mode.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026Edge closed-Wi-Fi browsing, 150 nits and custom battery plan. Gaming runtime uses PCMark 10 battery test under same conditions. This custom battery mode is distinct from performance prep.
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www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Single US FA401EA column. The exact DS96 factory configuration is separately identified by the retailer. No 64 GB regional option or discrete-GPU FA401GM hardware is inherited.
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original FA401-series English E26637 revision V2, hosted in FA401EA/v2 and linked by the exact FA401EA support page. Hosting family is verified, not inferred from a different GPU model.
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