Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Comparison of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

Comparison summary

  • Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a winner for gaming and offers more value.
  • For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and 2025 ASUS TUF with Windows 11 Pro.
  • For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot faster graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
  • 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For carrying 2025 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

2026 modeli9 CPUIPS screenHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader
2026 modelAMD CPU

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i9-13980HXAMD Ryzen 7 260
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX 4000 Ada GenerationGeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
16″18″
Screen resolution
WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels)Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches
(36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm)(39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm)
Operating system (OS)
WindowsWindows 11 Pro
Hard drives
1000gb SSD16000gb SSD
Release date
June 21, 2026April 10, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$5,579.21$6,579.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,579.21$6,579.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)

14.3 in
36.32 cm
10.5 in
26.67 cm
Thickness: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.14 in
28.3 cm
Thickness: 1.05 in (2.67 cm)

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18″
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15″
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro

Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB

Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance

Display: 16 WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6

Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)

[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.

CPU Model Speed: 400 GHz | Keyboard Layout: Qwerty | Power Source Type: AC & Battery | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz

ASIN: B0CF39GQ35

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) summary

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU which is not the best for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Your 16000gb SSD storage is a great amount. Merely Full HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. It is very lightweight at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

HIDevolution [2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 18" FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level, 3.8 GHz Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Core - 16 Thread Processor, 3.8 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.1 GHz), 16 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 w/ 8 GB GDDR7

HIDevolution upgrades the 18" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 144Hz IPS-Level Display Gaming Laptop by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU + GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature

HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times

Installed by HIDevolution--64 GB (2 x 32 GB) of fast DDR5 5600MHz dual channel system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease

Operating system: Windows 11 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.

ASIN: B0FPDBYG1S

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
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