Dell 5W98R 16″ vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Comparison summary
- HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ is outright winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Dell 5W98R 16″ has a superior processor. 2026 ASUS TUF contains more memory.
- 2026 ASUS TUF features a higher resolution screen (Full HD Plus).
- For portability 2026 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a larger SSD for storage.
Dell 5W98R 16″
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Compare specifications
| Dell 5W98R 16″ | HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches | 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches |
| (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) | (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $11,669.93 | $5,679.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $11,669.93 | $5,679.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 43 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 2 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Dell 5W98R 16″
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ / HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ vs other laptops:
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 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) summary
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is not the best for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD Plus resolution is not the best for the 16-inch 165 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is passable. It is light at only 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg).
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP 16" FHD+ 165Hz IPS-Level, 2.4 GHz Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 8 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16 Core - 32 Thread Processor, 2.4 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz), 64 MB Smart Cache w/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 w/ 8 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 16" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 165Hz IPS-Level Display by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--128 (2 x 64 GB) GBDDR5 5600MHz system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease
Operating system: Windows 11 Home. Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff.
ASIN: B0HHPBT5KD