Comparison of HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)

HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

Comparison summary

  • 2026 ASUS TUF is the better value option.
  • For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a better performing processor.
  • 2026 ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
  • For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot superior graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
  • For carrying 2026 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
  • 2026 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

2026 modelAMD CPU
2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution

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HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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128gb128gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5070RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels)3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)
Weight
4.85 lbs (2.2 kg)5.6 lbs (2.54 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches
(35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm)(36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows
Hard drives
8000gb SSD4000gb SSD
Release date
September 14, 2026March 19, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$5,679.00$8,329.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,679.00$8,329.00
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Laptop Dimensions

HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)

13.94 in
35.41 cm
10.59 in
26.9 cm
Thickness: 1.01 in (2.57 cm)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

14.3 in
36.32 cm
9.92 in
25.2 cm
Thickness: 0.82 in (2.08 cm)

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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 P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is an excellent value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU that is outstanding great for playing games. You can run all of the newest and most popular games on recommended settings. The laptop has an okay Intel processor, though plenty of memory for its price. 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz monitor. Your 4000gb SSD storage is fine could be better. It is quite lightweight at only 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)

Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance TLC Opal

Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7

Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs

[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.

ASIN: B0GQJS84VY

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