EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- 2025 ASUS TUF is the better value option.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor.
- 2025 ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For portability 2025 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13980HX |
| 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 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 9, 2025 | June 21, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,495.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 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 P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. 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 quite heavy at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16 WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
CPU Model Speed: 400 GHz | Keyboard Layout: Qwerty | Power Source Type: AC & Battery | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz
ASIN: B0CF39GQ35