Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

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 Samsung Galaxy Book S and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 961 g 2.2 kg
Colour Mercury grey Off black
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound - Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Model Number - N3083W
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