Hey Mathew. I was one of the people who suggested this laptop to be reviewed on discord, and to say I am grateful for the review. However, a bit late since I bought around the start of November and got the 4060 model as it was 1699 and didn't seem worth it to pay extra 200 for the 4070. All in all, Im having fun with this considering my previous laptop had an 8th gen intel with gtx 1050 so this was pretty good upgrade for me.
The A14 is excused for having soldered memory due to the fact that it has genuinely no space for it. On the A16, it's egregious how there's a GAPING HOLE where RAM slots are supposed to be, yet there's nothing there.
as far as I know, every Ryzen AI got soldered RAM this year. So i think this is not really Asus fault, but more like AMD demands for now. its sad but it is what it is right now.
@@vidorintr it's not specifically a AMD problem either, its because of this AI push. AI models are very RAM speed dependent (why professional models runs on a GPU with as much VRAM as possible) so I guess all the new AI chips from intel/amd mandates use of soldiered DDR5 RAM at 7500+mhz
@@vidorintr That's not true. Zen 5 can take both LP and non-LP DDR5 RAM according to AMD's own spec page. It's just that no OEM allows that, and we might be waiting until CES before we see this.
I'm an advocate for left and right side ports. Way easier than plugging on the back. Not clean but I don't plug anything more than power. Most of my peripherals have moved to wireless too. It's just part of my use case.
My ideal setup is a single USB port on the right for wireless mice that still uses a dongle, USB ports and SD card slot on the left, and lastly, the power, ethernet, HDMI, and Display ports at the back.
I have an asus tuf fx505du with a ryzen 7 3750h and a gtx 1660ti, I got it in 2020 and been using it ever since build was pretty solid even back then they've improved a lot since then but even my older model still works great
Weird thing about the ram, the webpage for this laptop on the official ASUS website says the ram is upgradable. Even the support rep I talked to said it was too. Almost chose this one for that reason but I'm glad you brought light to this.
I have the 2023 model, and after 13 months of intensive use, I can confirm that these ASUS laptops are among the best in the mid-range category. I recently upgraded the screen to a 2K (QHD 2560x1600 165Hz), and it works excellently. Without a doubt, it’s a very good laptop.
good luck with that... all the newest mobile CPUs (like this one) have the memory made on package... its not like they are hard soldering it into the motherboard, but its actually made as part of the CPU, which helps you get very fast memory, but the trade off is its a fixed amount.
@@AyaWettsUntrue. Lunar Lake is the only case of that for x86 and it won't be repeated in terms of on package RAM. LPCAMM2 solves the LPDDR5X RAM having to be soldered issue.
@@cameronbosch1213 Yeah, I guess I read that wrong. Only Intel and Apple are using the on CPU RAM right now. First I have heard of LPCAMM2, which sounds promising, but I wonder how many Processors will follow Apple and Lunar Lake design instead, eventually.
tbh all laptops should start using the dedicated HDMI as a IN so you could use it for consoles etc.... I mean if i want a secondary monitor ill use the usb extension
I have the ASUS - TUF A16 16" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 4060, 1 TB SSD. Have you reviewed this laptop? Only had it for around 3 weeks. So far it's been nrilliant in my opinion.
Did they fix the hinge? In previous years, that's been a weak point (including on mine) -- never had a laptop hinge break on me in 16 years until I got a TUF A16, conveniently right after the one-year warranty mark.
@@lallonzo i also got a second hand neo 16 (i5-13500HX w 4050) and the fan during balance mode which i always leave it during game session wasnt very loud surprisingly
From what Im seeing elsware the model with the 4060 from earlier in the year (has logo in the center of the screen back) has upgradeable ram. This must be a new version?
Soooo expensive, definitely not on the short list 😂 And I think we should all be waiting for new GPU instead of pulling the trigger now (if it can be helped)
I actually have this laptop. Anytime I launch try to play ANY game, it crashes. Why does this happen??? Yes I’ve updated all drivers and windows updates and everything. Why can’t it handle any game??
ummmm....can we drop it on hardwood floor while open and see what happens then? Like what does "the most durable laptop" even mean? Show us! *Actually try stone walkways or road or sidewalk outside instead, we don't want to injure the floor.
Which laptop do you jave many people saying that lenovo low has motherboard dead issues ... What will you say about this and what laptop do u suggest me to have in budget with 4050 or 4060 dedicated gpu.
@@AyaWettsIt's not on package; it's on the motherboard, so LPCAMM2 could be used, but of course, Asus went full Appel to ensure you'll need to upgrade if you want more RAM.
@@TrusteftTech I'll just edit it away then as my other replies get shadow hidden if you are using default view... but you don't need to the default jerk on YT comments just because you see wrong info... comments are 75%+ trash.
@@AyaWetts I don't see wrong info. I see someone who promotes false info. You clearly didn't know what you were talking about and you didn't even watch the video you were commenting on. It's nothing personal. Stop guessing info, at least without clearly stating that you guess the info and you don't really know. You make poop up, you spread it around then others take that info as fact as continue to spread it. Stop it. You are not stupid, so act accordingly.
@@kobmasa99 Not necessarily. This took off again back when the first Air arrived and various PC makers in laptops started copying that, then it stopped when people stopped buying them. Admitting defeat before the fight is not a wise move. They need you more than you need them.
@@TrusteftTech but now it's getting worst because of Qualcomm actually, apple switching to arm didn't do much affect to intel and AMD due to Windows supremacy, when Qualcomm joined the party, they started to feel the pressure, so, how to destroy a new platform that promising great battery life and AI supremacy, develop new npu and include faster ram into the cpu package. The upside of ram in the cpu packaging, faster speed and less power consumption, downside is, can't be upgraded, so if it was a chain reaction that was started by apple, Qualcomm was the catalyst.
@chaos_freak it especially pisses me off because it's not like these laptops are Intel's Lunar Lake, they DO support SO-DIMM RAM according to AMD's own spec page. Looks like I'm sticking with my current laptops at least until CES...
You are hilarious I have this laptop it is a peice of shit the plastic gets extremely brittle after gaming only 6 months in a the bottom shell keeps flaking off and the hinge is already broken not to mention the screws fallout from vibration and opening and closing the laptop will eventually cause the screws to snap or strip and then it’s just a paperweight f asus I plan to file a lawsuit tomorrow
What do you guys think of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16?
Do you know a good docking station for a gaming lapto?
Nice video
its looks like lenovo now. I like it
I just bought the version with the 4070 on amazon for $1300 usd. Needed to upgrade my Razer stealth 😅
A comparison between the Zephyrus g16 and Tuf 16 be a great video
@@logan8135 add MSI stealth A16 to the list of comparison
Hey Mathew. I was one of the people who suggested this laptop to be reviewed on discord, and to say I am grateful for the review. However, a bit late since I bought around the start of November and got the 4060 model as it was 1699 and didn't seem worth it to pay extra 200 for the 4070. All in all, Im having fun with this considering my previous laptop had an 8th gen intel with gtx 1050 so this was pretty good upgrade for me.
My laptop is from 2022, TUF A17. It's RAM upgradable to 64gb, Storage to 4tb. The best budget laptop Asus produced with Ryzen 7 and rtx3060
Laptops name buddy
The A14 is excused for having soldered memory due to the fact that it has genuinely no space for it. On the A16, it's egregious how there's a GAPING HOLE where RAM slots are supposed to be, yet there's nothing there.
It's because of the new Ryzen AI CPU. There's no other reason for them to drop it since last gen TUF A15/A16 both have dual memory slots
as far as I know, every Ryzen AI got soldered RAM this year. So i think this is not really Asus fault, but more like AMD demands for now. its sad but it is what it is right now.
@@vidorintr it's not specifically a AMD problem either, its because of this AI push. AI models are very RAM speed dependent (why professional models runs on a GPU with as much VRAM as possible) so I guess all the new AI chips from intel/amd mandates use of soldiered DDR5 RAM at 7500+mhz
@chaugh And that's not even true because there's LPCAMM2 which CAN use slotted LPDDR5X RAM, albeit at a price.
@@vidorintr That's not true. Zen 5 can take both LP and non-LP DDR5 RAM according to AMD's own spec page. It's just that no OEM allows that, and we might be waiting until CES before we see this.
Hey Matt, fan of your content. The slow motion shot of the keyboard showing the RGB zone... nice work.
Thank you!
I'm an advocate for left and right side ports. Way easier than plugging on the back. Not clean but I don't plug anything more than power. Most of my peripherals have moved to wireless too. It's just part of my use case.
My ideal setup is a single USB port on the right for wireless mice that still uses a dongle, USB ports and SD card slot on the left, and lastly, the power, ethernet, HDMI, and Display ports at the back.
R.I.P. left handed mouse users.
frfr
@@cameronbosch1213 I feel yeh 😂
I have an asus tuf fx505du with a ryzen 7 3750h and a gtx 1660ti, I got it in 2020 and been using it ever since build was pretty solid even back then they've improved a lot since then but even my older model still works great
Weird thing about the ram, the webpage for this laptop on the official ASUS website says the ram is upgradable. Even the support rep I talked to said it was too. Almost chose this one for that reason but I'm glad you brought light to this.
I have the 2023 model, and after 13 months of intensive use, I can confirm that these ASUS laptops are among the best in the mid-range category. I recently upgraded the screen to a 2K (QHD 2560x1600 165Hz), and it works excellently. Without a doubt, it’s a very good laptop.
A 16" gaming laptop should have upgradable memory, and also the position of the WiFi chip should've been different.
I read somewhere that AMD requires soldered RAM for first year of Ryzen AI strix point release.
good luck with that... all the newest mobile CPUs (like this one) have the memory made on package... its not like they are hard soldering it into the motherboard, but its actually made as part of the CPU, which helps you get very fast memory, but the trade off is its a fixed amount.
@@AyaWettsUntrue. Lunar Lake is the only case of that for x86 and it won't be repeated in terms of on package RAM.
LPCAMM2 solves the LPDDR5X RAM having to be soldered issue.
@@cameronbosch1213 Yeah, I guess I read that wrong. Only Intel and Apple are using the on CPU RAM right now. First I have heard of LPCAMM2, which sounds promising, but I wonder how many Processors will follow Apple and Lunar Lake design instead, eventually.
@@AyaWetts Intel confirmed that they won't.
Better mic than I thought :)
Brought the ASUS - TUF A16 16" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 4060 last week. So far, am very impressed.
I really wish the A14 didn't charge a zephyrus price
So you can buy the zephyrus
Thanks for the review Matt. I have an older ASUS gaming laptop with down-firing speakers and yep, they're not worth talking about.
Again that wifi adaptor will get screwed after 2 years!!! A real engineering defect
Again? Let me guess Asus has a history with it?
@Schizo_Rez since 2020 yeah
@@gedeonrush2612 Damn, is it hard to replace?
Na, not really @@Schizo_Rez
Yep, thats true. Both my wifi and bluetooth don’t work anymore on my fx505dy. Sucks that asus never really cares about it at all.
CS:Go? What year is this? Love you, Matt.
yk how people hate cs2, some people decide to just stay with csgo. you can actually still play csgo just like older versions by the community servers
Time to wait for 2025 for good laptops with enough RAM for VMs or upgradable RAM...
Fr,I bought the 2023 Zephyrus g16 instead of the 2024 one cause the ram wasn't upgradable
2024 is legit underwhelming when it comes to gaming laptops, there better be some new gaming laptops at CES 2025 that are actually worth buying.
Great laptop. But no ram slot is a dealbreaker.
😊
why do you need more than 32gb??
Its 16gb, 8x8 soldered ddr5
tbh all laptops should start using the dedicated HDMI as a IN so you could use it for consoles etc.... I mean if i want a secondary monitor ill use the usb extension
I have the ASUS - TUF A16 16" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 4060, 1 TB SSD. Have you reviewed this laptop? Only had it for around 3 weeks. So far it's been nrilliant in my opinion.
Yeah just got this and the devs must have watched this video because the hinge is now so sturdy its hard to move
If the nvme concerns you, why didn't you test it?
Pass on OLED
OLED=BURN IN
BURN IN=LOW RESALE VALUE
OLED=PWM
PWM=Headache eyestrain
Had LG c4, steamdeck OLED, Galaxy fold 4
i wish AMD made the HX series with a 48GB or even 64GB RAM option, feels strange to kneecap it at 32GB only.
Did they fix the hinge? In previous years, that's been a weak point (including on mine) -- never had a laptop hinge break on me in 16 years until I got a TUF A16, conveniently right after the one-year warranty mark.
If it wiggles a lot, the hinge won't last long. I have experienced the same issue with Asus laptops.
I’d still choose the acer predator neo 16 over this. In fact, that’s what I literally did, bought my predator this month.
Same here, got the neo 16 and I'm totally satisfied with it
Isnt too noisy?
@ nope. You can control the fans using predator sense.
@@lallonzo i also got a second hand neo 16 (i5-13500HX w 4050) and the fan during balance mode which i always leave it during game session wasnt very loud surprisingly
@ at turbo preset, it might get noticeable but otherwise it's perfect
Not bad but yes, I feel like this the kind of product that you should buy in a sale.
wait.......non-upgradable RAM?? Big sadge
Nice! I've been waiting for this review. Which would you recommend: the 14-inch or the 16-inch version?
Is it amd 370 or 375Thas i see it those are two diffrent CPU's. The charts say 375, the speaker says 370
They only slightly differ in NPU performance, so practically the same chips.
Conclusion: It does what it should and is where it should be
Numeric keypad 👏🏻, does the Zephyrus G16 has one?
Thank you for the video. Is the fan noise similar to the A14's?
Which gaming laptop would you recommend under €1500 ?
How does this compare in your estimation to the Lenovo 5i and slim 5?
compared to the A16 (2023) is it worth the price?
idk i still feel like the g16 is a better option even after looking at the price.
but, gonna wait for next year to get the 2025 g16 for college
How do you think this laptop would fair with a game like horizon forbidden west?
From what Im seeing elsware the model with the 4060 from earlier in the year (has logo in the center of the screen back) has upgradeable ram. This must be a new version?
There are two models. A16 and F16
MSI Katana 15 B13VFK-1893XBY ws ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX607JV-N3144. Who winner?
Price ???
Bought 14 inch version for music production, Not working because of only 4 P cores. AMD RYZEN 7 8845hs all 8 cores P.
Soooo expensive, definitely not on the short list 😂
And I think we should all be waiting for new GPU instead of pulling the trigger now (if it can be helped)
I actually have this laptop. Anytime I launch try to play ANY game, it crashes. Why does this happen??? Yes I’ve updated all drivers and windows updates and everything. Why can’t it handle any game??
재밌게 보겠습니다
...What?
ummmm....can we drop it on hardwood floor while open and see what happens then? Like what does "the most durable laptop" even mean? Show us! *Actually try stone walkways or road or sidewalk outside instead, we don't want to injure the floor.
Which laptop do you jave many people saying that lenovo low has motherboard dead issues ...
What will you say about this and what laptop do u suggest me to have in budget with 4050 or 4060 dedicated gpu.
@@suhas838 legion slim 5 14 4060 can sometimes be had for 1000 dollars in us
This or HP transcend?
Asus A16 2023 have an upgradable ram extra slot for a ssd and upgradable wifi chip. Why do soldered ram in 2024
@@leonesperanza3672 money. They can charge extortionist amounts and you'll have no choice, like with the Zephyrus lineup this year.
Imagine big 16 laptop that still have room to place ram,and they freaking soldering the ram to motherboard?? What asus thinking??
I have the same laptop but i always get so many fps drops in games its not fun
I dont know why, this laptop extremely overpriced in my region for some reason, worst of all the price is close to lenovo legion 7 with same gpu
Two thumbs up for those who are using a14.
The A14 is definitely a solid choice.
Agree!
How does it perform?
@rasmussuominen2315 it's perfect and smooth.nothing to complain.
WHY DID THEY ADD A NUMPAD :(
When I saw the X it was sold hahahaha
Why hasn't Asus updated their higher end laptops with this CPU!?
CES
And they did update the g16 with it
@@MatthewMoniz Not the G14, but they did with the A14? Like WTF!?
@@cameronbosch1213they will with the g14 for ces
@@MatthewMoniz Still a bit bad for Asus to not update their high-end laptops such a
that their mid-range offers are better.
all assus are crap,msi has best cooling system and very quiet .i don't understand how is not promoted at al any msi products
it learned how to be a Legion. no more busted hinge now at least
this will also hold 64gb RAM.. yes i know it says on the website max 32, but it will hold 64gb - My model is the FA607P and they RAM is changeable.
@@AyaWettsIt's not on package; it's on the motherboard, so LPCAMM2 could be used, but of course, Asus went full Appel to ensure you'll need to upgrade if you want more RAM.
yours is a totally different model from this one
This one is FA608
@AyaWetts if you watch the video you will see the exact point and place the soldered RAM is. So stop spreading false information.
@@TrusteftTech I'll just edit it away then as my other replies get shadow hidden if you are using default view... but you don't need to the default jerk on YT comments just because you see wrong info... comments are 75%+ trash.
@@AyaWetts I don't see wrong info. I see someone who promotes false info. You clearly didn't know what you were talking about and you didn't even watch the video you were commenting on. It's nothing personal. Stop guessing info, at least without clearly stating that you guess the info and you don't really know. You make poop up, you spread it around then others take that info as fact as continue to spread it. Stop it. You are not stupid, so act accordingly.
Soldered RAM. No thanks.
Welcome 2025, this is going to be a habit
@@kobmasa99 Not necessarily. This took off again back when the first Air arrived and various PC makers in laptops started copying that, then it stopped when people stopped buying them. Admitting defeat before the fight is not a wise move. They need you more than you need them.
@@TrusteftTech Relax Mufasa. Most modern laptop CPUs have soldered RAM.
@@TrusteftTech but now it's getting worst because of Qualcomm actually, apple switching to arm didn't do much affect to intel and AMD due to Windows supremacy, when Qualcomm joined the party, they started to feel the pressure, so, how to destroy a new platform that promising great battery life and AI supremacy, develop new npu and include faster ram into the cpu package. The upside of ram in the cpu packaging, faster speed and less power consumption, downside is, can't be upgraded, so if it was a chain reaction that was started by apple, Qualcomm was the catalyst.
@@kobmasa99 It's not happening.
Why would they solder the ram. That's just dumb! This isn't even a thin and light 1kg laptop! If I wanted Apple I can get a macbook at this price
@chaos_freak it especially pisses me off because it's not like these laptops are Intel's Lunar Lake, they DO support SO-DIMM RAM according to AMD's own spec page.
Looks like I'm sticking with my current laptops at least until CES...
Of course not
at this price just get a zephyrus...
It was 670 on Black Friday isn’t that a decent deal?
wtf asus this laptop is a lenovo loq copycat, not cool asus
Bro why r u like ryan Reynolds
You are hilarious I have this laptop it is a peice of shit the plastic gets extremely brittle after gaming only 6 months in a the bottom shell keeps flaking off and the hinge is already broken not to mention the screws fallout from vibration and opening and closing the laptop will eventually cause the screws to snap or strip and then it’s just a paperweight f asus I plan to file a lawsuit tomorrow
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@@ruiyangao9255 nope
@ L
Yuck.
Bring back the other design Asus.
This one won’t last long either.
They need to strengthen the hinge.
You like dressing as a woman?
@@malcomf7991 ...What?
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@@biopunch1136 nope