HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Dell 5W98R 16″
Comparison summary
- Dell 5W98R 16″ is hands-down better laptop though 2025 ASUS TUF gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance 5W98R has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a higher resolution screen (Full HD Plus).
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) | Dell 5W98R 16″ |
|---|---|
| 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 9 285HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 16000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 21, 2025 | November 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,979.00 | $11,669.93 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,979.00 | $11,669.93 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 40 min agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Dell 5W98R 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) summary
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is not the best for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. The 16000gb SSD storage is an outstanding amount. Just Full HD Plus resolution is unimpressive for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. It is very portable 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, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--32 GB (2 x 16 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 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. 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: B0FPDBW56P
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