At the recently held CES 2026 event, ASUS introduced two new 14-inch gaming laptops under its TUF Gaming lineup. The TUF Gaming A14 FA401GM and FA401EA focus on delivering strong gaming and AI performance in a compact and lightweight chassis. Both models are built for users who want a portable system without sacrificing power.
The TUF Gaming A14 FA401GM is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor. It features 10 cores and 20 threads and includes a built-in NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. Graphics are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, which supports a maximum TGP of 115W with Dynamic Boost in Manual Mode. This hardware combination is aimed at modern AAA games and competitive esports titles while still handling multitasking such as streaming and background applications.
The RTX 5060 Laptop GPU supports the latest DLSS technologies, including DLSS 4. This brings Multi Frame Generation along with improved Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by fifth-generation Tensor Cores. These features help increase frame rates, reduce latency, and improve visual quality across a wide range of games.
The TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA focuses on efficiency and integrated performance. It is the first TUF Gaming laptop to use the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 processor. This chip includes 12 CPU cores, Radeon 8060S integrated graphics with 40 compute units, and an NPU capable of 50 TOPS of AI performance. The processor uses a chiplet design that allows the CPU and GPU to share the same memory pool, improving efficiency for gaming, multitasking, and local AI workloads. This model targets users who do not need a dedicated GPU but still want solid gaming and creative performance.
Both laptops feature a 14-inch 2.5K display with a resolution of 2560×1600, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The panel covers 100 percent of the sRGB color space, reaches 400 nits of brightness, and supports a 3ms response time with overdrive. The FA401GM supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, while the FA401EA supports AMD FreeSync.
Despite their size, the laptops deliver strong thermal performance. The FA401GM supports up to 115W GPU power, while the FA401EA reaches a maximum TDP of 95W in Manual Mode. Cooling is handled by new fan motors, 97-blade fans, and micro-holes in the keyboard deck to improve airflow and keep surface temperatures in check.
Both models support quad-channel LPDDR5X memory, with up to 32GB at 7500MHz on the FA401GM and up to 64GB at 8000MHz on the FA401EA. Storage includes two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots with support for up to 4TB. Connectivity includes USB4 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a UHS-II microSD card reader, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 73Wh battery. Weights range from 1.46kg to 1.48kg, making the new TUF Gaming A14 models among the most portable gaming laptops announced at CES 2026.
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