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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models TUF Gaming A16 and MacBook Pro 16 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | TUF Gaming A16 | MacBook Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Apple |
| Product Family | TUF | MacBook |
| Model | TUF Gaming A16 | MacBook Pro 16 |
| Model Number | FA608UMI-TU198W | — |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0KV1-M00P60 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Professional |
| Color | Jaeger Gray | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Apple |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 7 | Apple M4 Max |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | M4 Max |
| Processor Generation | Ryzen 200 Series | Apple M4 family |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | ARM64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 16 cores |
| Performance Cores | — | 12 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | — |
| CPU Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | — |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA | Apple Neural Engine |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 38 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Apple |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 115 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1737 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 48 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | Unified Memory |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | On-package |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 16.2 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3456 x 2234 |
| Resolution Class | FHD+ | 3.5K |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Mini-LED |
| Panel Type | IPS | Liquid Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Range | — | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 1000 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | — | 1600 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| Adobe RGB Color Gamut | 75.35 % | — |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1000000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Response Time | 3 ms | — |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| HDR Support | — | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | G-SYNC | ProMotion |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 12MP |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Keyboard (Touch ID) |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD camera | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 6-speaker system |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | 3-mic studio-quality array |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Touchpad | Force Touch |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) + 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery and G-SYNC | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 3 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 120 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | — | 3 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | DisplayPort over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2x M.2 PCIe storage slots | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | — | 21 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | Video streaming |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 50 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | 140 W |
| Power Connector | Rectangle | MagSafe 3 |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | 140 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 354 mm | 355.7 mm |
| Depth | 269 mm | 248.1 mm |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 16.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.15 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum chassis | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Aluminum |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | Military-grade durability standard | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | — | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | 40% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure |
| Product Carbon Footprint | — | 303 kg CO2e |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty |
TUF Gaming A16 and MacBook Pro 16 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (1024 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), NPU (Yes).
The main differences: Processor Model (TUF Gaming A16: AMD Ryzen 7 260, MacBook Pro 16: M4 Max); GPU Model (TUF Gaming A16: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, MacBook Pro 16: Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU); Installed Memory (TUF Gaming A16: 16 GB, MacBook Pro 16: 48 GB); Display Size (TUF Gaming A16: 16 inch, MacBook Pro 16: 16.2 inch).
TUF Gaming A16 may suit users who need its differing values, while MacBook Pro 16 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
