ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
44.3Performance42.9
36.5Display31.8
74.1Battery52
26.4Portability61.4
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA8083 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 scores 45.7 against 45.5 for Dell 16 Plus (DB16250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 26
- 36% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26.7 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 337 nits+12% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,663Bottom 37% | 2,763+4%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,291+14%Bottom 36% | 10,803Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.2 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.87 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 17 mm+36% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort with G-Sync, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 Gigabit LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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