Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs ASUS TUF 18″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a better laptop for gaming but ASUS TUF 18″ is a bit better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and TUF with Windows 11 Home.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- TUF features a bigger display. For carrying TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- TUF has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
ASUS TUF 18″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | ASUS TUF 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 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 2, 2026 | September 15, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,399.00 | $5,195.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,399.00 | $5,195.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
ASUS TUF 18″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / ASUS TUF 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card that is underwhelming great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16″ 120 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
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 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB 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: B0HGCXQN3V
ASUS TUF 18″ summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Merely Full HD Plus resolution is underwhelming for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is reasonable. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
[2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74 Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 7 260, 64GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 18" FHD+ 144Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA) 144Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% sRGB)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Cores (3.8GHz-5.1GHz, 16MB Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 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 + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0FNVWHQQB