A new 16 inch gaming laptop has arrived in overseas markets. The Asus TUF Gaming 16 combines an Intel Core i5 14450HX processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card and a 144Hz display. Pricing for the updated 2026 configuration starts at 1799 euros.
Under the hood the system runs on the 14th gen Intel processor alongside the RTX 5050 GPU capped at an 85W maximum power limit. Base models come equipped with 16GB of system memory and a 512GB solid state drive. Gamers who want to upgrade later get plenty of room to expand. The motherboard includes 2 SODIMM slots for memory and 2 M.2 2280 slots for fast internal storage expansion.
The screen uses a 16 inch IPS panel with a 1920x1200 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It covers 100% of the sRGB color space, making it suitable for both casual creative tasks and competitive gaming. Power delivery comes from a 63Wh battery pack. For typing, Asus fitted the chassis with a single zone RGB backlit keyboard.
Port selection covers the essentials for daily gaming setups. You get 1 HDMI 2.1 port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A port, and 1 USB 2.0 Type A connection. The laptop also includes an RJ45 ethernet jack for low latency wired internet and a USB Type C port with DisplayPort 1.4 support for external monitors.
