ASUS
FX608JH-SS53
Intel Core i5-13450HXCPU (Score: 24.585)
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 14.203)
51VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
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ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 16" FHD+ 165Hz 16:10 Display, Intel Core i5 13450HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11
£1325.08
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:7.8/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateFX608JH-SS53 is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core i5-13450HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU graphics, 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1325.08, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
8.0/10Work & Productivity
8.7/10Creation & Media
5.3/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Above-average price-to-performance ratio (51/100 Value Score)
- Intel Core i5-13450HX processor achieves an impressive 24,585 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Dedicated GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU graphics card (14,203 3D score) enables smooth gaming and acceleration
- 16GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Large 16" form factor provides generous screen space but adds bulk for frequent commuting
- 512GB SSD storage fills up quickly with modern 100GB+ game installations
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1325.48).
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GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameJaeger Gray
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourGrey
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningGaming
- Introduction year2025
- Certified refurbishedNo
Display
- Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWUXGA
- Panel typeIPS-Level
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- RGB colour spacesRGB
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate165 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5
- Processor generation13th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Processor modeli5-13450HX
- Processor cores10
- Processor threads16
- Processor boost frequency4.6 GHz
- Performance cores6
- Efficient cores4
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.4 GHz
- Processor cache20 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power55 W
- Maximum turbo power157 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Copilot+ PCNo
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
- Memory channelsDual-channel
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050
- Discrete graphics card memory8 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
- NVIDIA G-SYNCYes
Audio
- Audio systemDolby Atmos
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel HM770 Express
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
- Keyboard backlit zone1-zone RGB
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Microsoft CopilotYes
- Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee® 30 days
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
- Bundled softwareXbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity90 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power280 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- AC adapter output current14 A
- AC adapter output voltage20 V
- DC-in jackYes
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Face recognitionYes
- Windows HelloYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions
- Width354 mm
- Depth269 mm
- Height (front)1.79 cm
- Height (rear)2.73 cm
- Weight2.2 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)FX608JH-SS53
- Barcode (EAN)197105907263