ASUS TUF Gaming A14 Ryzen 7 RTX 5060 Gaming Laptop

At a Glance

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401UM-716512G0W combines powerful gaming hardware with a compact and lightweight 14-inch design.

It features an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics with 8GB GDDR7 memory.

Its 14-inch 2.5K WQXGA display delivers a rapid 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB colour coverage, NVIDIA G-SYNC and a productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio.

Short Description

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401UM-716512G0W is a lightweight 14-inch gaming laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.

It features 16GB LPDDR5X memory, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a 165Hz 2.5K display, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E and a large 73Wh battery in a compact 1.46kg design.

Why Choose This ASUS

The TUF Gaming A14 delivers strong gaming and creative performance in a notebook that remains practical for travel, university and everyday mobile use.

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor provides eight cores and 16 threads for gaming, streaming, content creation and multitasking.

Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics provide 8GB of GDDR7 memory and operate at up to 105W with Dynamic Boost.

The high-resolution 165Hz display combines smooth gaming performance with 100% sRGB colour coverage, while NVIDIA G-SYNC helps reduce visible tearing and stuttering.

At approximately 1.46kg, the TUF Gaming A14 is considerably easier to carry than a conventional full-size gaming notebook.

Best For

• PC gaming
• Competitive gaming
• Esports
• Game streaming
• Content creation
• Video editing
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Game development
• Software development
• Study and university work
• Mobile productivity
• AI-assisted applications
• Gamers who travel regularly
• Users wanting gaming performance in a compact design

Product Description

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401UM-716512G0W is designed for users who want capable gaming hardware in a compact and portable notebook.

It is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, featuring eight cores, 16 threads, a 24MB cache and a maximum boost frequency of up to 5.1GHz.

The processor also includes an AMD XDNA neural processing unit capable of up to 16 TOPS for supported AI-accelerated applications.

Dedicated graphics are provided by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB of high-speed GDDR7 graphics memory. ASUS specifies up to 105W of graphics power, including Dynamic Boost.

The 14-inch IPS-level display provides a sharp 2560 x 1600 WQXGA resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio. A 165Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-SYNC, MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus help deliver responsive gaming and flexible graphics management.

The panel also provides 100% sRGB colour coverage, making it suitable for gaming, everyday content creation and visual work.

The system includes 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 onboard memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Two M.2 PCIe storage slots are available, including the slot occupied by the factory-installed SSD.

Connectivity includes USB4, USB-C, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL and a high-speed UHS-II microSD card reader. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide wireless connectivity.

A 1080p Full HD infrared camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition, while a 73Wh battery and 200W power adapter support mobile productivity and gaming.

Key Features

• 14-inch 2.5K WQXGA display
• 2560 x 1600 resolution
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• IPS-level panel
• Anti-glare display surface
• Rapid 165Hz refresh rate
• 100% sRGB colour coverage
• NVIDIA G-SYNC
• MUX Switch
• NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
• AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor
• Eight cores and 16 threads
• Maximum boost frequency up to 5.1GHz
• AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
• 8GB GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory
• Up to 105W graphics power with Dynamic Boost
• 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 onboard memory
• Dual-channel memory configuration
• 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• Two M.2 PCIe storage slots
• USB4 up to 40Gbps
• USB-C DisplayPort support
• USB-C Power Delivery
• HDMI 2.1 FRL
• UHS-II microSD card reader
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.3
• 1080p Full HD IR camera
• Windows Hello facial recognition
• Backlit Chiclet keyboard
• Dedicated Copilot key
• Dolby Atmos
• Hi-Res headphone certification
• AI noise-cancelling technology
• 73Wh battery
• 200W AC adapter
• Approximately 1.46kg
• EPEAT Silver
• ENERGY STAR
• Windows 11 Home

Specifications

2.5K 165Hz Display

The 14-inch display combines a high pixel density with smooth motion performance for gaming, entertainment and creative work.

Display highlights include:

• 2560 x 1600 WQXGA resolution
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• 165Hz refresh rate
• IPS-level panel
• Anti-glare surface
• 100% sRGB colour coverage
• NVIDIA G-SYNC

The taller 16:10 aspect ratio provides additional vertical workspace for productivity and creative applications.

AMD Ryzen Performance

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor provides:

• Eight processing cores
• 16 threads
• 3.8GHz base frequency
• Up to 5.1GHz boost frequency
• 24MB cache
• AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS

The processor is suitable for gaming, streaming, content creation, productivity and supported AI-assisted applications.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU includes 8GB of GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory.

Graphics features include:

• Up to 105W graphics power with Dynamic Boost
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• AI-enhanced graphics technologies
• GPU-accelerated creative applications
• MUX Switch
• NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
• NVIDIA G-SYNC

The MUX Switch allows the dedicated GPU to connect more directly to the display when maximum gaming performance is required.

NVIDIA Advanced Optimus automatically switches between integrated and dedicated graphics according to the workload.

Memory & Storage

The TUF Gaming A14 includes:

• 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 onboard memory
• Dual-channel memory configuration
• 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
• Two M.2 PCIe storage slots

The onboard memory cannot be replaced or upgraded.

One M.2 slot is occupied by the factory-installed SSD. The second compatible slot can be used for additional storage.

Compatible additional or replacement drives must use a single-sided M.2 SSD design.

Connectivity

Physical connections include:

• 1 x USB4 Type-C, up to 40Gbps, with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, up to 10Gbps, with DisplayPort and G-SYNC
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, up to 10Gbps
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
• 1 x UHS-II microSD card reader, up to 312MB/s
• 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Wireless connectivity includes:

• Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.3

Camera & Security

The built-in 1080p Full HD IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition for convenient biometric sign-in.

Security features include:

• Windows Hello facial recognition
• Microsoft Pluton security processor
• Secured-Core PC Level 3
• Firmware TPM
• BIOS administrator password protection
• BIOS user password protection

Audio

The audio system includes:

• Two built-in speakers
• Dolby Atmos
• Hi-Res audio certification for compatible headphones
• Built-in array microphone
• AI noise-cancelling technology
• 3.5mm combination audio connection

Battery & Charging

The TUF Gaming A14 includes a 73Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery.

A 200W AC adapter is supplied for gaming and demanding performance workloads.

USB Power Delivery is supported through the USB4 Type-C connection. Charging performance depends on the capabilities of the connected charger.

For maximum processor and graphics performance, the supplied 200W adapter should be used.

Upgradeability

The 16GB LPDDR5X system memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded.

Storage can be expanded through the second compatible M.2 PCIe slot.

Only compatible single-sided M.2 SSDs should be installed because of the available internal clearance.

Compatibility

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is designed for Windows 11 applications, modern PC games, creative software and supported AI-accelerated workloads.

External displays can connect through:

• USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and G-SYNC
• HDMI 2.1 FRL

USB Power Delivery is supported through the USB4 Type-C port.

The onboard memory cannot be upgraded. Storage upgrades require a compatible single-sided M.2 PCIe SSD.

What’s in the Box

• ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401UM-716512G0W
• 200W AC adapter

Warranty

One-Year ASUS Carry-In Warranty

Sustainability

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 carries the following environmental certifications:

• EPEAT Silver
• ENERGY STAR