ASUS has officially released the TUF Gaming F16 in the Philippines, alongside other new laptops from its ROG and Zephyrus series. Among the latest models, the TUF Gaming F16 comes in as the most affordable option.
Users can choose between two configurations: one with an Intel Core i5-13450HX paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, and another with a Core i7-14650HX and RTX 5070. The i5 model comes with 512GB of storage, while the i7 version has 1TB. Both models include 16GB of RAM.
Like other TUF laptops, the F16 meets MIL-STD-810H standards, which means it has passed tests for durability against drops, temperature changes, and other lab tests. It also has a metal lid, a 180-degree hinge, and extra vents for better cooling.
The second-gen Arc Flow fans and a wide heatsink system handle cooling, which ASUS claims helps reduce keyboard surface temperatures by up to 7-degrees Celsius during heavy use. It also stays relatively quiet, with noise levels around 38dB in performance mode.
The laptop features a 16-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. It packs 90Wh battery bundled with 280W AC adapter.
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) specs:
16-inch FHD+ IPS LCD
1920 x 1200 pixel, 165Hz refresh
G-Sync, MUX + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
CPU:
– Intel Core i5-13450HX, 6 P-cores, 4-E cores (2.4GHz base, 4.6GHz boost), 20MB cache
– Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16 cores, 24 threads (2.2GHz basem 5.2GHz boost) 30MB cache
GPU:
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (115W, 8GB GDDR7)
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (11TW, 8GB GDDR7)
16GB DDR5 (5600MHz) SODIMM RAM
512GB, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage
1080p FHD webcaM, IR
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
I/Os:
• 1x Thunderbolt 4
• 3x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen2, up to 10Gbps)
• 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, up to 10Gbps)
• 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack, Ethernet
Windows Hello
MIL-STD-810H shock resistance
1-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard
Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res
Winodows 11 Home
90Wh battery
280W AC adapter
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73cm
2.2kg
Jaeger Gray
Price and availability
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025
- PHP 99,995 | Intel Core i5-13450HX. RTX 5060 (512GB)
- PHP 109,995 | Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070 (1TB)
Each purchase includes a TUF Gaming backpack, three-month PC Game Pass, and a standard warranty package.
Would have been nice if Asus also brought the 18-inch version of their TUF lineup here so that it starts closer to 100k. The one 18-inch model of ROG Strix is just too much at over 200k.