Asus TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop 16″ | Ryzen 7 260 | 16GB DDR5 | RTX 5060 | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 Home

Description

Ryzen 7 260 + RTX 5060 gaming power | 16-inch 2.5K display at 165 Hz | Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1 FRL connectivity | 70Wh battery | Windows 11 Home ready

Quick Specs

• Dominate every match with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7.
• Experience fast, fluid visuals on a 16-inch 2.5K WQXGA display with a 165 Hz refresh rate.
• Connect with confidence via Wi-Fi 6E, a wired RJ45 LAN port and HDMI 2.1 FRL output.
• Play and work away from the wall with a 70Wh battery.
• Control your game in low light with a backlit keyboard.

Dominate the virtual battlefield with the ASUS TUF Gaming A16

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built for the discerning South African gamer who wants serious frame-rate power without being tied to a desktop tower. At its core sit an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, paired with 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. It ships with Windows 11 Home, so you can install your library and get into the action quickly.

Power that turns every encounter into your advantage

Tired of stutters at the worst possible moment? The AMD Ryzen 7 260 gives you 8 cores and 16 threads, running at 3.8 GHz and boosting up to 5.1 GHz, with 24MB of cache to keep demanding titles and background tasks moving. Alongside it, the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU brings 8GB of GDDR7 graphics memory to drive your games. It is a capable gaming notebook for competitive play, streaming and everyday multitasking.

A 2.5K, 165 Hz display for razor-sharp reaction time

The 16-inch screen runs at 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) in a 16:10 format, giving you extra vertical space for both gameplay and productivity. A 165 Hz panel refresh rate keeps fast motion looking smooth, so you can track targets and read the battlefield with greater clarity. The backlit keyboard keeps your controls visible during late-night sessions.

Connected, expandable and ready to move

Plug in however you play. The A16 offers Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for wireless play and a 1x RJ45 LAN port for a wired connection. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (all up to 10Gbps) handle your peripherals and storage, while HDMI 2.1 FRL lets you connect an external display. A 70 Wh battery and a 2.20 kg build make it a practical laptop to carry between home, campus and LAN events.

Features

• AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at 3.8 GHz and up to 5.1 GHz, for responsive gaming and multitasking.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 for demanding gaming visuals.
• 16-inch 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA, 16:10) display with a 165 Hz refresh rate for sharp, smooth motion.
• 16 GB memory and 512 GB storage, with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and a 1x RJ45 LAN port for flexible wireless or wired connections.
• Versatile ports including HDMI 2.1 FRL, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC, and 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A.
• Backlit keyboard for clear key visibility in low light.
• 70 Wh battery capacity for use away from a power socket.
• 16 TOPS NPU performance for compatible on-device workloads.

Specifications

• Screen Size: 16″
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA, 16:10)
• Panel Refresh Rate: 165Hz
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 (3.8 GHz, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24MB cache)
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7)
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Battery Capacity: 70Wh
• Backlit Keyboard: Yes
• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
• NPU Performance: 16 TOPS
• Ports:
  • 1x RJ45 LAN port
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (up to 480Mbps)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (up to 10Gbps)
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps)
  • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• Colour: Jaeger Gray
• Product Dimensions: 35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 cm
• Product Weight: 2200g

What’s in the Box

• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop 16″ | Ryzen 7 260 | 16GB DDR5 | RTX 5060 | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 Home
• 1 x 200W AC Adapter

Why ASUS

ASUS builds gaming notebooks for players who want strong performance in a portable package. The TUF Gaming A16 reflects that focus, pairing a Ryzen 7 processor with RTX 5060 graphics and a fast 165 Hz display. It is a confident choice for South African gamers upgrading their setup.