HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is a winner and a better deal.
- For performance HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- 2026 ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with Windows.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 265H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | - |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| 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 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 14, 2026 | April 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,333.79 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,333.79 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 8 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 9 h agoIn stock |
Compare HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ 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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. WQUXGA resolution is great for the 16″ screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is ok but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q8001DUS 16" Mobile Workstation - WQUXGA - 60 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Black - Chip - 3840 x 2400 - Windows
Release Month: September
Release Year: 2025
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
ASIN: B0GXQ3GT95