HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ is hands-down winner and offers more value.
- For performance ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a lot better performing processor. HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ features more memory.
- 2025 ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For carrying 2025 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) |
|---|---|
| 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 386H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 3, 2025 | August 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,279.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,279.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Compare HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 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 come with the top AMD CPU, though a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card which is unimpressive well-suited 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. Only Full HD Plus resolution is mediocre for the 18-inch 144 Hz monitor. Your 8000gb SSD storage is acceptable. It is very lightweight 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, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 8 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--8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--128 GB (2 x 64 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: B0FPDC7DYF
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is reasonable for the 16″ 120 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is ok.
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch 600nits, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM2) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 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: B0HGC6JTZQ