ASUS TUF 18″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is a winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in ASUS TUF 18″.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- TUF features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- TUF has a bigger SSD.
ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 18″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2025 | August 29, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,195.00 | $5,049.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,195.00 | $5,049.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare ASUS TUF 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF 18″ summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Merely Full HD Plus resolution is underwhelming for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is reasonable. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
[2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74 Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 7 260, 64GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 18" FHD+ 144Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA) 144Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% sRGB)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Cores (3.8GHz-5.1GHz, 16MB Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
RAM: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0FNVWHQQB
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU that is not the best great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is very light at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 1TB SSD), 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (UHD+) (3840 x 2400) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 800nit, antiglare, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, TÜV Eyesafe certified low blue light ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HGZFQCMY