ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
ASUS
67 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Samsung
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Build quality 4
Display quality 3
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 2
Software experience 2
Scores
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Developer
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 7700S★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet Port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.21 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US
Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.