ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD)
44.3Performancespec-based46.7
85Graphicschip53.3
36.5Displayspec-based29.8
74.1Batteryspec-based63.8
26.4Portabilityspec-based69.7
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA8086 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 scores 50.8 against 50.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD). 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 53
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 58% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 48% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 337 nits
- 47% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 21.8 mm vs 26.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,359 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 337 nits | 500 nits+48% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,663Bottom 33% | 2,804+5%Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,291+8%Bottom 35% | 11,406Bottom 29% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.2 h | 13.8 h+5% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.38 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 21.8 mm+18% |
| Material | Plastic | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF); aluminum lid on grey models |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with IR | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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