ASUS TUF 16" A16 Black
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF 16" A16 Black
The ASUS TUF A16 Gaming Laptop receives generally favorable feedback for its generous 2TB storage and crisp 1920x1200 display. However, questions about battery life, keyboard customization, and upgradeability suggest some ambiguity. While it has no strongly negative reviews, the lack of deeper user testimonials limits a definitive conclusion.
Pros
- 2TB PCIe SSD storage
- 1920x1200 high-resolution display
- gaming-oriented hardware
- generous storage capacity
Cons
- Unclear battery life on high settings
- Uncertain keyboard customization options
- Unanswered upgradeability questions
- No pre-installed software details clarified
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 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* | AMD Radeon RX 7700S★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 15 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF 16" A16 Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
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
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
