ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
Users praise this laptop for its exceptional performance, quiet operation, and solid build. The 7700S AMD GPU and DDR5 RAM deliver blazing speeds for gaming and productivity, though battery life is poor. Some report sudden Windows 11 crashes and one speaker failure within a month, but overall value and speed earn high marks.
Pros
- Blazing performance
- Quiet operation
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Excellent video quality
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Sudden Windows 11 crashes
- Speaker failure within a month
- Fingerprint magnet
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
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
Scores
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- 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
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
