This budget gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 and Intel Core 5 just dropped under $900 at Amazon

On-the-go gaming can cost under $1,000 if you know where to look. Right now, you can get the Asus TUF F16 at Amazon for just $859.99 (was $999.99). That's a great low price for one of the flagship gaming laptops from Asus.

Asus is known for budget-friendly buys like the TUF F16 and its AMD-powered sibling, the Asus TUF A16. The F16's biggest highlight is the RTX 4050, Nvidia's base-level graphics card from its last-generation GPU series, which is best-suited to entry-level gaming on medium settings.

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At this price, the Asus TUF F16 is comparable to our best budget gaming laptops. It just depends on what specs you want to prioritize. For example, its 16-inch FHD+ screen supports a speedy 144Hz refresh rate for smooth and responsive gaming. Its CPU, the Intel Core ...