Asus TUF Gaming F16 FX688JPR-QT043WS Laptop (14th Gen Core i7/ 32GB/ 1TB SSD/ Win11/ 8GB RTX 5070 8GB Graphics)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus TUF Gaming F16 FX688JPR-QT043WS Laptop (14th Gen Core i7/ 32GB/ 1TB SSD/ Win11/ 8GB RTX 5070 8GB Graphics) is Asus's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 32 GB DDR5, display of 16 inches, resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.. For everyday work, study and light multitasking it should feel responsive. On the other side, heavy creators or gamers will want to check the graphics and thermals before committing. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 189,990
RAM	32 GB DDR5
Display	16 inches
Series	TUF Gaming F16
Model	FX688JPR-QT043WS
Utility	Gaming
Os	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions	354 x 251 x 22.1 mm
Weight	2.2 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Touch	No
Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Ppi	~ 189 PPI
Refresh Rate	165 Hz
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps
Wifi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetooth	v5.3
Usb Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0
Usb Port Details	1x Thunderbolt 4 with support for DisplayPort / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
Hdmi	1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Input Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB with Copilot key
Input Keyboard Backlit	Yes
Input Touchpad	Yes
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Built-in array microphone
Input Speakers	2 Speaker System
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	14th Gen Intel Core i7 14650HX
Processor Speed	8 x 2.2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.2 GHz) Performance Cores 8 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.7 GHz) Efficient Cores
Processor Cores	16 Cores (8P + 8E), 24 Threads
Processor Cache	30 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i7
Processor Model	14650HX
Processor Generation	14th Gen
Graphics Gpu	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphics Brand	NVIDIA
Solid State Drive	1 TB SSD
Ssd Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen4
Battery	90 Wh, 4 Cell Battery
Sales Package	1 Unit Laptop, 1 Unit Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, 1 Unit User Guide
Type	IPS-level
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Features	400nits Brightness
Thunderbolt	1x Thunderbolt 4
Security Lock Port	Yes
Input Sound	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification
Graphics Dedicated Memory	GDDR7 8 GB
Ram Bus Speed	5600 MHz
Maximum Ram Supported	Upto 64 GB
Adapter Type	280W AC Adapter

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Value for Money 4.5

Performance 4.5

Boot & App Speed 3.5

Display 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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Processor	14th Gen Intel Core i7 14650HX	10th Gen Intel Core i7 1065G7
RAM	32 GB DDR5	16 GB DDR4
Storage	1 TB SSD	1 TB SSD
Display	16 inches	15 inches
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	Intel Iris Plus Graphics
OS	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)