EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ vs Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Comparison summary
- 2025 ASUS TUF is the better value option.
- For performance Dell Precision 7780 17″ has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- Precision 7780 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2025 ASUS TUF.
- For graphics performance Precision 7780 has a superior graphics card.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For portability Precision 7780 is lighter and more compact in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ | Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13950HX |
| 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 15.67 x 10.44 x 1.03 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (39.8 x 26.52 x 2.62 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 9, 2025 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Dell Precision 7780 17″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card that is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Quad HD resolution is poor for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. Your 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UP-NS74 Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 7 260, 64GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 18" 2.5K 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 240Hz 3ms IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Cores (3.8GHz-5.1GHz, 16MB Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 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 Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0G5YM9DYB
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) summary
Dell Precision 7780 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is underwhelming for the 17″ screen. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors. It is very easy to carry at only 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD 500-nits Display - Intel Core i9-13950HX 24-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 128GB DDR5 RAM - NV RTX 4000 ADA (12GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 pro
Dell 17.3" Mobile Precision 7780 Laptop - NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation 12GB GDDR6
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13950HX Processor (24 Core, Up to 5.50GHz, 36MB Cache, 55W)-Intel vPro Enterprise Technology Enabled
17 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Wide View Angle Anti-Glare 60Hz 500-nits 99% DCI-P3 ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light Non-Touch Display
128GB Up to 5600MHz DDR5 Non-ECC CAMM Module - 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive -Single Pointing Palmrest with Contacted SmartCard Reader,without Fingerprint Reader and NFC
Windows 11 Pro - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth - 6-Cell, 93 WHr Lithium Ion Battery - FHD IR Camera with Shutter, ExpressSign-In, Intelligent Privacy and Microphone-US English Backlit Keyboard
ASIN: B0CD65JNYV