Asus Launches 14-Inch Gaming Laptop with 48GB VRAM, 165Hz Display

Key Takeaways

1. Asus has launched the TUF Gaming A14 (FA401EA) with a 165 Hz display and a 73 Wh battery, featuring the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU.
2. The laptop now offers an upgraded 64 GB RAM option, in addition to the initial 32 GB configuration.
3. Pre-orders are currently available in select regions, with a broader global launch expected soon.
4. The new model is priced $350 to $550 higher in Europe compared to last year’s version, which had a different GPU.
5. The Radeon 8060S in the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 provides a 10-12% performance boost over the previous GPU, especially with the 64 GB RAM option.

Asus has introduced the AMD Strix Halo edition of the TUF Gaming A14 (FA401EA), featuring a 165 Hz display, a 73 Wh battery, dual M.2 2280 slots, and a power delivery of 95 W to its Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU. This model was showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, initially promoted with a maximum of 32 GB of RAM. Nevertheless, Asus has quietly modified the specifications to now offer a 64 GB RAM option.

Launch and Availability

In a surprising turn, Asus has prioritized the 64 GB RAM configuration for release in most regions. Currently, pre-orders are available in China, Japan, Spain, and Poland. This indicates that a comprehensive global launch is likely imminent, though the exact timing for the TUF Gaming A14 (FA401EA) to arrive in places like Australia, North America, and other European countries is still uncertain. Asus is currently providing the following SKUs:

Pricing in Europe

To put it simply, the FA401EA is approximately $350 to $550 pricier in Europe compared to last year’s version, which came with a Ryzen AI 7 350 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU (currently priced at $1,749.99 on Amazon). For context, the Radeon 8060S inside the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has about a 10-12% edge in gaming performance over the GeForce RTX 5060. Allocating up to 48 GB of VRAM is expected to enhance gaming performance as well, especially for those choosing the 64 GB RAM version of the FA401EA instead of the more affordable 32 GB RAM model. More information about Asus’ first 14-inch Strix Halo gaming laptop can be found on their website and in our launch article.

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