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| Asus' new 16-inch gaming laptop weighs over 2 kg. |
It's been a few months since Asus first pulled back the curtain on its redesigned 16-inch TUF gaming laptop. The company officially unveiled the machine back in early June at Computex 2026, and it didn't take long for them to confirm a worldwide release. Now, that promise has become reality—Asus has begun selling its latest budget-friendly gaming laptop across multiple international markets.
Where Can You Get One?
While the pricier TUF Gaming F16 (2026) carries a hefty $2,399 price tag, the more affordable TUF Gaming 16 (2026) hasn't landed in the United States just yet. Instead, Asus is targeting buyers in Canada, France, Italy, and Singapore. What's particularly interesting is that the company has already slashed prices in all of these regions, making the deals even sweeter for early adopters.
For those wanting to explore the full specifications and availability, you can check out the official Asus product page for detailed information.
What's Under the Hood?
The base configuration of the new TUF Gaming 16 (2026) packs some solid hardware for the money. You're looking at a GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU paired with a Core i5-14450HX processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. The display is a 144 Hz IPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and full 100% sRGB color coverage—a nice touch at this price point.
In France, this setup will set you back €1,799, which is actually down from its original €1,899 MSRP. Over in Singapore, the same configuration costs SGD 2,099 (roughly $1,650), a significant drop from the SGD 2,899 (~$2,275) launch price. These aren't minor discounts—Asus is clearly trying to move units.
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| Asus has not started selling its 1600p and 165 Hz display option yet. |
Regional Variations and Even Better Deals
Italian buyers might have the best option available. Asus is offering a comparable configuration there for just €1,199, though it comes with a larger 1 TB SSD. According to reports, this particular model started at €1,799, was reduced to €1,399, and has now dropped even further to €1,199. That's a massive price cut in just a few months.
Meanwhile, Canadian customers can grab a GeForce RTX 5060 and Core i7-14650HX configuration for CAD 1,699, down from its CAD 2,299 (~$1,650) MSRP. The initial unveiling coverage highlighted many of these specifications when the laptop was first announced.
It's worth noting that regardless of which SKU you choose, all models share the same 144 Hz display, 63 Wh battery, and single-zone RGB backlit keyboard. Asus also includes dual SODIMM and M.2 2280 slots for future upgrades, all packed into a 2.2 kg chassis measuring 357 x 259 x 19.4~26.9 mm.
A Word of Caution on Performance
Here's something potential buyers should keep in mind: the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) only pulls up to 85 W from its GPUs, including 15 W Dynamic Boost. Compare that to the older TUF Gaming F16, which extracts 115 W from the same processor and GPU combination. That's a notable difference in power delivery that could affect gaming performance. If you're curious about how this compares to previous models, this detailed breakdown offers additional context.
The older TUF Gaming F16 is currently available on Amazon for $1,499, which might be worth considering if raw performance matters more to you than having the latest model.
For complete specifications and the latest pricing information, head over to Asus' official website.
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| The new TUF Gaming 16 (2026) also supports 100 W charging over USB Type-C. |
