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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 ROG Strix GL502VM within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | TUF Gaming A16 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Product Family | TUF | ROG |
| Model | TUF Gaming A16 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
| Model Number | FA608UMI-TU198W | GL502VM |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0KV1-M00P60 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Color | Jaeger Gray | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | Ryzen 200 Series | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 38 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 115 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1737 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | — |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD, SDHC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD+ | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Adobe RGB Color Gamut | 75.35 % | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 3 ms | — |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | G-SYNC | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD camera | HD webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | SonicMaster |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Chiclet keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone | 0 zones |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1Gbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) + 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery and G-SYNC | USB 5Gbps |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | — | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | Mini DisplayPort |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 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 | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2x M.2 PCIe storage slots | M.2 storage and WLAN slots only |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-Ion |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | — |
| Power Connector | Rectangle | DC barrel |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 354 mm | — |
| Depth | 269 mm | — |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum chassis | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | Military-grade durability standard | — |
| IP Rating | — | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | ASUS BIOS recovery utility |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | — |
TUF Gaming A16 and ROG Strix GL502VM share specifications such as Brand (ASUS), Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Gaming), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (TUF Gaming A16: AMD Ryzen 7 260, ROG Strix GL502VM: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz); GPU Model (TUF Gaming A16: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, ROG Strix GL502VM: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (TUF Gaming A16: 16 GB, ROG Strix GL502VM: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (TUF Gaming A16: 1024 GB, ROG Strix GL502VM: 128 GB).
TUF Gaming A16 may suit users who need its differing values, while ROG Strix GL502VM benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
