HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) vs Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
Comparison summary
- Legion 9i offers better bang for your buck.
- For performance Legion 9i has a superior processor. HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ has more memory.
- For displaying graphics Legion 9i has a lot better graphics card.
- Legion 9i features a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- Legion 9i has a bigger screen.
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a larger SSD for storage.
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) | Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| 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 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches | |
| (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 14, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,399.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 10 h agoIn stock |
Compare HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ / Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) summary
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is not the best for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD Plus resolution is not the best for the 16-inch 165 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is passable. It is light at only 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg).
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP 16" FHD+ 165Hz IPS-Level, 2.4 GHz Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 8 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16 Core - 32 Thread Processor, 2.4 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz), 64 MB Smart Cache w/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 w/ 8 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 16" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 165Hz IPS-Level Display by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and 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 (2 x 64 GB) GBDDR5 5600MHz system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease
Operating system: Windows 11 Home. Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff.
ASIN: B0HHPBT5KD
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is a reasonably priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is fine well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is passable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HM843HJ8