Asus is keeping the momentum going with a fresh update to its entry-level gaming lineup. After rolling out new ROG laptop models and the refreshed TUF Gaming A14 laptop, it is now the Asus V16 (V3607) getting a performance boost.

This new 16-inch gaming laptop sticks to its more budget-friendly roots but brings a serious graphics upgrade – it now features the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU, replacing the older RTX 4050 from the previous December model. That is a big leap for gamers looking to get more power without spending a fortune.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 unlock powerful new AI-driven features in today's games and creative apps. Built on the latest Blackwell architecture, the RTX 5060 brings more CUDA cores, faster and larger GDDR7 memory and improved Ray Tracing and Tensor Cores – all of which translate to better visuals, smarter AI performance, and a noticeable jump in speed and efficiency compared to the last-gen RTX 4050.

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The upgraded V16 laptop packs up to Intel Core 7 processor (Series 2) and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU.

Beyond the upgraded GPU, the new Asus V16 stays pretty much the same. It brings a sleek futuristic design and solid performance thanks to the latest Intel Core 7 Series 2 processor.

It features a 16-inch 16:10 FHD IPS display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and a high 89% screen-to-body ratio, delivering fluid visuals that make gaming feel incredibly responsive. On the audio side, Dirac tuning and Asus Audio Booster work together to create rich, immersive sound.

You also get a spacious touchpad and a full-size Asus ErgoSense keyboard, decked out with a cool Turbo Blue backlight, transparent neon-highlighted WASD and arrow keys, and textured side details. As for color options, you don't get much choice. The V16 comes in a silky Matte Black finish, which promises to keep fingerprints at bay.