Comparison of Dell 5W98R 16″ vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Comparison of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Dell 5W98R 16″

Dell 5W98R 16″ vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

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Comparison summary

  • Dell 5W98R 16″ is hands-down better laptop though 2025 ASUS TUF gives you more bang for your buck.
  • For performance 5W98R has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
  • 2025 ASUS TUF has a higher resolution screen (Full HD Plus).
  • 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
  • 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
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Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

Dell 5W98R 16″

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

2026 modelTrusted brand120hz screenSD card reader
2025 modelAMD CPU

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Dell 5W98R 16″HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXAMD Ryzen 7 260
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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-GeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
16″18″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
5.63 lbs (2.55 kg)5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches
(35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm)(39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm)
Operating system (OS)
-Windows 11 Pro
Hard drives
1000gb SSD16000gb SSD
Release date
November 3, 2026November 21, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$11,669.93$5,979.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Dell 5W98R 16″

14.17 in
35.99 cm
10.18 in
25.86 cm
Thickness: 1.22 in (3.1 cm)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.14 in
28.3 cm
Thickness: 1.05 in (2.67 cm)

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16″
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14″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR White (GU405AR-ZP/G1497T-HID4P)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR White
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
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14″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR White (GU405AR-ZP/G1497T-HID4)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR White
GU405AR-ZP/G1497T-HID4
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$5,539.00
16″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
21RQ
2026 modelTrusted brand128 GB RAMLightweight120hz screenHigh resolution
$6,999.00
16″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
21RQ
2026 modelTrusted brand64 GB RAMLightweight120hz screenHigh resolution
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Dell 5W98R 16″ summary

Dell 5W98R is a laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg). Just WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement.

Dell 16" Pro Max 16 Plus Notebook

An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz and includes built-in AI acceleration for demanding professional workloads.

An NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory drives 3D, rendering and AI-enhanced applications.

64 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD keep large datasets moving, with two more M.2 slots free for expansion.

The 16-inch 1920 x 1200 anti-glare display reaches 500 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3, a 120 Hz refresh rate and VRR.

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, an SD reader, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover every connection.

ASIN: B0HQ5YRVP7

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) summary

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is not the best for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. The 16000gb SSD storage is an outstanding amount. Just Full HD Plus resolution is unimpressive for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. It is very portable at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

HIDevolution [2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 18" FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level, 3.8 GHz Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Core - 16 Thread Processor, 3.8 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.1 GHz), 16 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 w/ 8 GB GDDR7

HIDevolution upgrades the 18" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 144Hz IPS-Level Display Gaming Laptop by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU + GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature

HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times

Installed by HIDevolution--32 GB (2 x 16 GB) of fast DDR5 5600MHz dual channel system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease

Operating system: Windows 11 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.

ASIN: B0FPDBW56P

Dell 5W98R 16″
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