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TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392) vs Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

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Quick verdict

  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) is better for long battery.
  • TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392) leads on performance.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) leads on display.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) leads on battery and build.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) offers better overall value (2.8 points per ₹10,000).
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) has the higher Comparezi Score (51.0).
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) is the cheaper option at ₹1,82,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392)
Display Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Battery and build Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Value Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

Specifications side by side

Spec
TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392)
Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Thin and light
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
FA401EA
UM5606GA
Launched
2026
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Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392
AMD Ryzen AI 9 465
Processor brand
AMD
AMD
CPU cores
12 (better)
10
NPU (AI) performance
50 TOPS
50 TOPS
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Yes
Graphics
AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X-8533
LPDDR5X
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe SSD
Memory options
32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Jaeger Gray; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Moonlight White
32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Antrim Gray; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Scandinavian White
Display
Display size
14"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2880 x 1800
Display panel
IPS
OLED
Refresh rate
165 Hz (better)
120 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits
500 nits (better)
Touchscreen
—
Yes
Battery and build
Battery
73 Wh
83 Wh (better)
Charger
200 W
68 W
Weight
1.48 kg (better)
1.5 kg
Thickness
19.9 mm
12.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Jaeger Gray, Moonlight White
Antrim Gray, Scandinavian White
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (display / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, SD 4.0 card reader
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392)

₹2,34,990

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

₹1,82,990

Pros and cons

TUF Gaming A14 (2026) (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392)

  • Pro: Weighs 1.48 kg, lighter than 95% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 19.9 mm thick, thinner than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

  • Pro: 83 Wh battery, larger than 93% of the 46 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 12.9 mm thick, thinner than 75% of the 40 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (51.0).

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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