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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, leaning toward gaming purposes, has superior battery life offering longer unplugged usage, and stronger graphics performance which is beneficial for games and graphics-intensive tasks. It has an AMD-based processor and graphics, backlit keyboard, and is a bit cheaper. It's heavier, though, which could impact portability. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, more balanced for general and engineering use, packs an Intel processor with Nvidia graphics and is lighter, enhancing its portability. It features a better webcam, speakers, and a fingerprint reader for added security, but has a shorter battery life, which means it may need to be charged more frequently. The decision depends on whether gaming and battery life or portability and multimedia features are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both offer panels with resolutions and brightness levels that are suitable for tasks like browsing, watching videos, and working with documents, which are typical in general use. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, they provide good coverage of professional color gamuts, making them suitable for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, these laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and potentially more noticeable lag during fast-paced action.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$930
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $930 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 boasts a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high refresh rate screen making it efficient for varied tasks, with reasonable portability and good battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers similar CPU and RAM strengths for general use with a slightly better screen quality and speaker quality, but sacrifices some battery life and is more lightweight for enhanced portability.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.7
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with its AMD RX 7600S GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz makes it well-suited for fluid and responsive gaming and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also good for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate of 120 Hz which may not be as smooth as the A16 for fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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