ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
44.3Performancespec-basedchip41.8
85Graphicschip55.7
36.5Displayspec-based39.6
74.1Batteryspec-based49.3
26.4Portabilityspec-based80.3
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA8083 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 scores 50.8 against 50.6 for HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808
- Stronger graphics score: 85 vs 56
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 45% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 62 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
- 137% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 337 nits
- 50% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 26.7 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+35% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 337 nits | 800 nits+137% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,663Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,291Bottom 35% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+45% | 62 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.2 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.31 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 15.5 mm+42% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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