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ASUS TUF A14 FA401UH
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 14 in up front.
47/100
14 inAMD Ryzen 7 260RTX 505016 GBOLED1920x1200
£1,099best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- Soldered memory
- Upgradeable storage
- Above-average ram speed
- Below-average peak brightness
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the ASUS TUF A14 FA401UH wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size14 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1920
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate165 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits
Design and build
Weight1.46 kg
Performance
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock3.8 GHz
GPURTX 5050
GPU VRAM8 GB
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
RAM speed7500 MHz
Soldered memoryYes
Storage typeNVMe
Upgradeable storageYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS TUF A14 FA401UH vs ASUS ASUS V16 V3607VM
ASUS TUF A14 FA401UHASUS V16 V3607VM
| ASUSASUS TUF A14 FA401UHThis page | ASUSASUS V16 V3607VM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 47 /100 |
| Size | 14 " | 16 " |
| Weight | 1.46 kgBetter | 1.95 kg |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| GPU | RTX 5050 | RTX 5060 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS TUF A14 FA401UH right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS TUF A14 FA401UH worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the ASUS TUF A14 FA401UH?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR?
The ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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