HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ is hands-down winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a better performing processor. 2026 ASUS TUF contains more memory.
- For graphics performance 2026 ASUS TUF has a lot better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying 2026 ASUS TUF is lighter and more compact in size.
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| 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 275HX |
| 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| 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) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches | 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches |
| (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) | (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 14, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,679.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 3 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell 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 P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor, however less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 2TB SSD)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
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: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0HFPF5NW6