Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID30P)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down winner as well as a better price.
- For performance HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ has a bit better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and 2026 ASUS TUF with Windows 11 Pro.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a superior graphics card.
- For carrying 2026 ASUS TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID30P)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID30P) |
|---|---|
| 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 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 128gb |
| 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 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 16000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 3, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $8,509.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $8,509.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID30P)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an acceptable Intel processor, however enough RAM for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 128GB RAM, 2TB 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: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: NVIDIA 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: B0GVGQVNYY
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608PP-TF/A1697-HID30P) summary
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, but a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is poor for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 16000gb SSD storage is a superb amount. Just Full HD Plus resolution is mediocre for the 16″ 165 Hz screen. It is lightweight 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, 16 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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--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--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 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff.
ASIN: B0HHPBQNKP