ASUS TUF 15″ (FX504GM-ES74) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 16″ is clearly winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance 16″ has a lot better processor.
- 16″ has Windows 11, which is superior to Windows 10 Home that is in ASUS TUF 15″.
- When it comes to graphics 16″ has a lot better graphics card.
- 15″ features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- For portability 15″ is lighter and smaller in size.
- 16″ offers more SSD storage.
ASUS TUF 15″ (FX504GM-ES74)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 15″ (FX504GM-ES74) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-8750H | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.1 x 10.3 x 1 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (38.35 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 250gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 24, 2018 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,099.00 | $1,098.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,099.00 | $1,098.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 15″ (FX504GM-ES74)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare ASUS TUF 15″ / ASUS TUF 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF 15″ (FX504GM-ES74) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce GTX 1060 video card which is poor well-suited for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 120 Hz screen. ASUS TUF is quite hefty at 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg).
Asus TUF Gaming Laptop FX504 15.6” 120Hz 3ms Full HD, Intel Core i7-8750H Processor, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, 16GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD, Gigabit WiFi, Windows 10 Home - FX504GM-ES74
Geforce GTX 1060 6GB
8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H Processor (Up to 3.9GHz)
Durability - Dual fans with anti-dust technology. Red-backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durability
Portable 15.6" Laptop design with 0.98" Thin profile gaming laptop and weight of only 5.07 lbs.
ASIN: B07F6K21HJ
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is good great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16" Full HD+ 145Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor (3.2GHz)
16" Full HD+ 144Hz Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
ASIN: B0FV4B883Y