HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- 2025 ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot 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 slimmer and more compact in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) | 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 | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 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 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 16000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 21, 2025 | June 21, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,979.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,979.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 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
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