Asus Launches 14-Inch AMD Strix Halo Gaming Laptop in the US

Key Takeaways

1. Asus has launched its first gaming laptop with AMD’s Strix Halo in the US, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA, originally priced at $1,799.
2. The current retail price in the US is $2,199, with Best Buy now offering this model.
3. The US version lacks a 64 GB RAM option available in other regions, limiting VRAM allocation to 16 GB for the integrated GPU.
4. The FA401EA features an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU, a 165 Hz 2.5K display, and a 73 Wh battery with 100 W USB Type-C charging.
5. The laptop’s keyboard has a key travel of 1.7 mm, and it competes with the ROG Flow Z13 for users needing more RAM.

Asus has quietly begun to offer its first gaming laptop powered by AMD’s Strix Halo in the United States. Just to remind you, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA is already on sale in several locations such as China, Europe, and Japan. Asus initially planned to sell the 14-inch laptop in the US for $1,799.

Pricing Changes

Yet, last month, some retailers listed the same model for $2,199. Now, Best Buy has kicked off sales in the US at this new price instead of the original one, which comes with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Interestingly, Amazon also had this laptop in stock in the US at the beginning of March, but it is currently shown as temporarily out of stock.

Available Variants

Sadly, the US market is still missing the 64 GB RAM version that Asus has available in other regions. This limitation means that users can only assign up to 16 GB of VRAM to the laptop’s Radeon 8060S integrated GPU without dropping below 16 GB of RAM. Therefore, the ROG Flow Z13 (currently priced at $2,799 on Amazon) could be a more appealing choice for Strix Halo enthusiasts who are looking for more than 32 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlight

Nonetheless, the FA401EA features AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU, coupled with a 165 Hz display that delivers 2.5K resolution and brightness of 400 nits. Additionally, this 14-inch laptop is equipped with a 73 Wh battery, supports 100 W charging through USB Type-C, and has a keyboard with 1.7 mm of key travel. For further information, please refer to our launch article.

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