EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Comparison summary
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is the better value option.
- 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 EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a faster graphics card.
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2025 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 5070 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 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 | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 9, 2025 | September 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ 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
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 CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card which is lackluster great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement. It is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 2TB 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 : 2 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: B0HHBKZ628