Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Comparison summary
- 2025 ASUS TUF is the better value option.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and 2025 ASUS TUF with Windows 11 Home.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a 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 slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) | EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-13950HX | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| 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 | |
| RTX 5000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 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 inches | 15.71 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) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 3, 2024 | December 9, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,399.00 | $5,495.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,399.00 | $5,495.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX 5000 Ada Generation graphics card which is underwhelming for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB 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.
ASIN: B0CF73YGSR
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card that is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Quad HD resolution is poor for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. Your 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UP-NS74 Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 7 260, 64GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 18" 2.5K 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 240Hz 3ms IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Cores (3.8GHz-5.1GHz, 16MB Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
RAM: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0G5YM9DYB