ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608JHR-RV057W | i7 14650HX RTX™ 5050

ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608JHR-RV057W

Comprehensive review of the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608JHR-RV057W laptop | Perfect balance between powerful performance and massive battery

This version (FX608JHR-RV057W) of the series TUF Gaming continues to present a challenging equation that combines high performance and absolute reliability. Thanks to the integration of a very powerful Intel processor from the "HX" series designed for heavy-duty performance, along with the latest generation graphics card from NVIDIA, and upgrades to the screen and battery, this device represents a comprehensive workstation and gaming machine that meets the needs of the most demanding users.

Features of the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 Laptop

This model offers a range of notable upgrades that make it an excellent choice, with its features distributed as follows:

Super processing power (Intel Core i7-14650HX)

Inside the device is the Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX processor from the fourteenth generation, which includes 16 cores and 24 threads with a frequency of up to 5.2 GHz, accompanied by a massive 30 MB cache. This hardware ensures you have tremendous capability for processing complex data, running the heaviest games, and handling editing and rendering software with complete smoothness.

Fast next-generation graphics (RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7)

The laptop relies on the modern graphics card NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 equipped with revolutionary GDDR7 memory with a capacity of 8 GB. The card operates at a maximum power of 115 watts, fully supported by MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus, allowing you to make the most of every frame and direct it straight to the screen for a tear-free gaming experience.

Fast and color-accurate display (16" FHD+ 165Hz)

The laptop comes with a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio (FHD+ 1920 x 1200). The screen meets the aspirations of professional gamers thanks to a refresh rate of 165Hz and G-Sync and it does not neglect the creative aspect, as it covers a color space 100% sRGB, making it very reliable for content creators and graphic designers.

Giant battery and ultra-fast connectivity

Despite its suitable weight (2.20 kg), the device has a massive battery with a capacity of 90WHrs that ensures longer working periods away from the charger. It also excels in connectivity ports with a very fast Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps) port, and USB ports capable of data transfer speeds of 10Gbps, in addition to an IR camera that supports facial login for maximum security and speed.

Who is this laptop for?

For competitive gamers, software engineers, and content creators who need a powerful processor (i7-14650HX) and a modern graphics card (RTX 5050) to handle heavy software and modern games. With its fast screen and accurate colors (165Hz / 100% sRGB) and its giant battery (90WHrs), this device is a balanced and powerful investment that combines stable performance and high reliability.

Features of the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608JHR-RV057W Laptop

Processor & Chipset

• Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 14650HX 2.2 GHz (30MB Cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 Threads)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home

• Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM770 Express Chipsets

Graphics

• Discrete/Optimus: MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

• Graphic: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU

• Graphic Wattage: 115W (100W+15W)

• Graphic Memory: 8GB GDDR7

• Intergrated GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics

Display

• Panel Size & Resolution: 16-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA)

• Refresh Rate & Tech: 165Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync technology: G-Sync

• Brightness & Contrast: 300 nits, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio

• Color Accuracy: 72.00% NTSC, 100.00% SRGB, 75.35% Adobe

• Viewing Angle: 85/85/85/85

• Glare: Anti-glare display

• Support Dolby Vision HDR: N/A

Memory & Storage

• DIMM Memory: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC

• Total System Memory: DDR5 16GB

• Memory Slot & Max: 2x SO-DIMM slots, Memory Max. 64GB (Support dual channel memory technology)

• Storage: 512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

• M.2 slots support either SATA or NVMe: 2

• M.2 SSD Support List: M.2 512GB PCIe SSD, M.2 1TB PCIe SSD, M.2 2TB PCIe SSD

• Expansion Slot (includes used): 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x M.2 PCIe

Keyboard, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard Type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, With Copilot key

• Touchpad: Touchpad

• Camera: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello

• Audio: 2-speaker system, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, Built-in array microphone

• Audio Tech: AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field

Connectivity & Ports

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card

• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

• I/O Ports:

  • 1x RJ45 LAN port

  • 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)

  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)

• Display output: 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL

Power, Design & Security

• Battery: 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

• Power: Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

• Required charging power: Min: 45W / Max: 100W

• Dimension (W x D x H): 35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70" ~ 1.07")

• Weight: 2.20 Kg (4.85 lbs)

• Color: Jaeger Gray

• Aura Sync: Yes

• Security: BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

Included Software & Subscriptions

• Software & Services: 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers, McAfee® 30 days free trial, Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months