Asus manufactures premium ROG laptops, monitors, and keyboards. However, the Asus V16budget gaming laptopoffers much more affordable, high-refresh-rate gameplay. Having just been announced, Asus has revealed that the V16 configurations will include an Intel Core 7 processor and an RTX 40 series graphics cards. Competitive gamers will appreciate its responsive 16-inch 144 Hz display. Asus hasn’t revealed pricing or availability information yet, but theV16 product pageis now live.
The Asus V16 includesV3607VUandV3607VJmodels, with some upgrades available in either variation.
Key Asus V16 Gaming Laptop Specs
With the V16, gamers won’t experience cutting-edge performance. Still, its CPU and GPU combination is designed to drive high refresh rates at or slightly above 1080p. NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.0 should lead to steady framerates without overtaxing the laptop.
There is some contradictory information in Asus' press release regarding its display. The manufacturer mentions a 16-inch, 16:10 screen but later states it’s 1920 x 1080, which is actually 16:9. The laptop’s specs most likely match the higher resolution listed above. For FPS titles, what’s most critical about the V16’s IPS panel is its maximum 144 Hz refresh rate. Asus touts an 89% screen-to-body ratio, which keeps gamers focused on the action, rather than the bezels.
The images released show the Asus V16 as a slim, matte black laptop with sharp lines. Still, even at its expected low price point, the V16 exudes gaming flair. Instead of the per-key RGB lighting seen on priceyAsus gaming laptops, the V16 has a Turbo Blue keyboard backlight. To confirm its gaming status, it also has clear WASD and arrow keys. Branding is minimal, with a subtle Asus logo on the laptop’s cover.
Asus gives the option of 8 GB of speedyDDR5 memory, though this sadly won’t be sufficient for intensely visual games likeMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024. Fortunately, with dual memory slots, buyers can order the laptop with 16 GB of RAM, or upgrade it to 32 GB. For storage, games should load instantly with up to a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD.
Although it’s aimed at gamers, the V16 is a well-equippedlaptop for gaming and work. The ErgoSense keyboard is designed to remain comfortable during long projects, with accurate typing. Asus included a generously sized trackpad, which has plenty of room for touch gestures. When conferencing with co-workers in chaotic backgrounds, the laptop’s 1080p webcam boasts AI noise-cancelling technology. When not using a headset, a Dirac audio system smashes expectations for a budget laptop with crystal-clear sound.
The Asus V16 checks in at 4.30 lbs, which is below average for a 16-inch gaming laptop. That added portability suits buyers who commute to work and school. Despite a streamlined form factor, the A16 is MIL-STD-810H certified, meeting military requirements for durability.
Buyers of the V16 can potentially save money by opting for a version without Windows 11. Asus is also including a PC Game Pass Ultimate subscription, adding value to the entry-level gaming laptop. We don’t know when exactly the V16 will hit stores, but there are affordable options in stock now. The 16-inchAcer Nitro Vuses a AMD Ryzen 5 processor and produces capable gaming performance with an RTX 4050 GPU. Meanwhile, this 16-inchMSI Cyborgis powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, RTX 4050, and has more generous storage and memory than the base V16 model.
