HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)
Comparison summary
- HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ is hands-down winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For graphics performance Alienware 18 Area-51 has a lot better graphics card.
- 18 Area-51 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- For carrying 2025 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF features more memory.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) | Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | - |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 9.56 lbs (4.34 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 16.14 x 12.59 x 1.2 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (41 x 31.98 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 5, 2025 | April 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,119.00 | $4,907.17 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,119.00 | $4,907.17 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)
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HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) summary
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card that is unremarkable for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Your 4000gb SSD storage is an exceptional amount. Only Full HD Plus resolution is underwhelming for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. It is very easy to carry 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, 96 GB DDR5 RAM, 4 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
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--4 TB (2 x 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--96 GB (2 x 48 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 Home. 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: B0FPDBT5C8
Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV) summary
Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, RTX 5080, Intel Ultra 9 290HX | WQXGA 300Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Liquid Teal, AA18250
Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Intelligent processing: Intel Core Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite things to do.
Introducing the Cryo-Chamber: Developed by our engineers, Area-51’s new Cryo-Chamber structure, located at the bottom of the laptop, focuses air to the core components where it matters the most.
Bringing comfort to the forefront: Our new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and other-wordly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspires comfortable gameplay for hours.
Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
ASIN: B07HJPZJ51