Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Comparison summary
- 2026 ASUS TUF is the better value option.
- For performance 2026 ASUS TUF has a lot better performing processor.
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ 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.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) | HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| 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 | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg) | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.9 x 9.5 x 0.81 inches | 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches |
| (35.31 x 24.13 x 2.06 cm) | (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 13, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,402.33 | $5,679.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,402.33 | $5,679.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 3 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID29)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a touchscreen laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg). 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16-inch 120 Hz monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is okay could be better.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q80020US 16" Touchscreen Mobile Workstation - 3.2K - 120 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - Intel Evo Platform - 64 GB - 2 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Black
Release Month: September
Release Year: 2025
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
ASIN: B0GK8J1MKW
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