ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g -
Weight 1.39 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Ponder blue Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Model Number KN114W N3083W
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