Asus has launched a new 14-inch gaming laptop in the UK, the FA401EA, built around AMD’s Strix Halo platform and designed to deliver serious performance in a compact, lightweight body. Weighing only 1.48 kg, it targets gamers and creators who want high frame rates and strong integrated graphics horsepower without moving up to a bulky 15- or 16-inch machine.
The standout feature is its 14-inch IPS display, which runs at a sharp 2.5K resolution (2,560 x 1,600) with a fast 165 Hz refresh rate. That combination is ideal for competitive gaming where smooth motion matters, while also offering plenty of screen real estate for work, streaming, and content creation.
Performance and upgrade potential are also key parts of the FA401EA’s appeal. Asus allows the Strix Halo APU to draw up to 85 W in Turbo mode, helping the system sustain higher performance when you need it most. Powering the laptop is a 73 Wh battery, and storage flexibility is strong for a 14-inch device thanks to dual M.2 2280 slots, making it easier to expand or add a second SSD later.
However, the UK configuration comes with an important limitation: Asus is only offering this model with 32 GB of RAM, mirroring the situation in the US. At a UK price of £1,649.99 for the 1 TB storage version, that memory cap may be a sticking point for buyers who want more headroom for heavy multitasking, large creative projects, or future-proofing.
It also impacts graphics memory allocation. With this 32 GB setup, the system can assign up to 16 GB as VRAM, but doing so leaves less than 16 GB of RAM available for the rest of the laptop. For users who plan to push demanding games, large textures, or GPU-accelerated creative workflows, that trade-off is worth considering before buying.
In contrast, shoppers in the Eurozone can purchase a version with 64 GB of RAM, offering more flexibility for high-performance use cases. For UK buyers, the FA401EA still delivers an attractive mix of a high-refresh 2.5K display, strong Strix Halo performance potential, lightweight portability, and dual SSD expandability—but the 32 GB RAM limit will likely be the deciding factor for power users.
