Asus announced that its latest TUF gaming laptop is now available in Canada; here’s everything you need to know about the new 14-inch portable gaming machine.
The laptop is designed for strong performance in a portable chassis. Weighing in at around 1.4kg, the TUF A14 offers strong performance in a sleek package. It comes in two main configurations, the FA401GM and the FA401EA, with AMD CPUs and either an AMD or Nvidia GPU. The A14 also comes equipped with a high-refresh 2.5k (2,560 x 1,600) resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate display, which is an excellent sweet spot for gaming and productivity.
The “small but powerful” TUF A14 hangs in the same category as gaming laptops like Asus’ Zephyrus G14, but at a slightly lower price. Here’s a look at the key specifications:
- Display: 14-inch, 2.5K (2,560 x 1,600) IPS with 165Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 or Ryzen AI Max+ 392.
- Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz RAM (soldered, dual-channel).
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 extendable storage (via dual 2,280 NVMe SSD slots)
- Dimensions: 31.1 x 22.7 x 1.69 ~ 1.99cm (12.24 x 8.94 x 0.67 ~ 0.78 inches).
- Weight: 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs).
- Camera: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
- Operating System: Windows 11.
- Battery: 73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion, supports fast charging (50% in 30 mins).
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3.
- Ports: 1x Type-C USB 4 (Power Delivery/DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/G-SYNC), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x MicroSD card reader, 1x Audio Jack.
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 8060S or Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.
The Asus TUF A14 is available through Asus’ official online store and at Best Buy. The FA401EA model with Radeon 8060S graphics starts at $2,499, while the Fa401GM model with the RTX 5060 starts at $2,599.
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