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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £1799.00

Asus TUF Gaming FA401EA-RG007W

The Asus TUF Gaming FA401EA RG007W is a compact 14-inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processor with 12 cores, 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Featuring a WQXGA 165Hz display and an advanced NPU rated up to 122 TOPs, it balances portability with high-end processing.

9.8/ 10
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Evaluated at £1799.00
Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity32GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.7/10(Excellent)
Storage Capacity1TB
Hardware Spec Score
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.5/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores12
Hardware Spec Score
6.4/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.2/10(Above Average)
Battery Capacity73 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
7.4/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.1/10(Very Good)
Display Resolution2560MP
Hardware Spec Score
7.2/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.0/10(Very Good)
Weight1460g
Hardware Spec Score
6.4/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.2/10(Above Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£1799
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✓High-End RAM Capacity32GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity1TB
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
!Modest CPU Cores12.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.4/10
•Standard Battery Capacity73 Wh
Solid standard benchmark for category7.4/10
•Standard Display Resolution2560MP
Solid standard benchmark for category7.2/10
!Heavy Weight1.46kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.4/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Powerful 12-core processor with an advanced NPU reaching 122 TOPs for AI tasks
  • ✓Extremely fast 32GB LPDDR5x RAM operating at 8533 MHz
  • ✓Lightweight 1.46 kg 14-inch chassis offers exceptional portability for high-performance hardware
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Relies on on-board graphics rather than a dedicated high-end discrete GPU for heavy 3D gaming
  • ✕Compact 14-inch screen real estate may feel constrained for extensive split-screen multitasking
  • ✕Lacks wired Ethernet LAN port, requiring Wi-Fi or a USB adapter for wired internet

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

2 documents available
Product Data Sheet
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User Manual
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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

32GB of high-speed 8533 MHz LPDDR5x RAM paired with a 1TB SSD ensures instantaneous application switching and vast local data storage.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity1 TB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The 14-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS-level panel with a 165Hz refresh rate balances compact viewing dimensions with high motion fluidity and crisp detail.

HD typeWQXGA
Panel typeIPS-Level
TouchscreenNo
Colour gamut100%
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
RGB colour spacesRGB
Anti-glare screenYes
Display brightness400 cd/m²
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:10
Maximum refresh rate165 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:1
What this metric means:

The 12-core processor and powerful NPU delivering up to 122 TOPs provide exceptional computing speed and future-proof capability for local AI workloads.

L2 cache12 MB
L3 cache64 MB
Processor cores12
Processor model392
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ AI Max+
Processor threads24
Processor frequency3.2 GHz
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Processor generationAMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor boost frequency5 GHz
What this metric means:

32GB of high-speed 8533 MHz LPDDR5x RAM paired with a 1TB SSD ensures instantaneous application switching and vast local data storage.

Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
Internal memory32 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory clock speed8533 MHz
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB