ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 vs VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
44.3Performancespec-basedchip42.2
85Graphicschip43.4
36.5Displayspec-based—
74.1Batteryspec-based37.3
26.4Portabilityspec-based89.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA8083 spec wins — VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 scores 50.8 against 50.6 for VAIO SX12 (VJS127). 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 43
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 70% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 53 Wh
- 44% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 12.5 ″
Reasons to pick the VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 65% lower weight: 0.9 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.7 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+44% | 12.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) | Anti-glare LCD, 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 337 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR4X (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe x4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+70% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.2 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 0.9 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Plastic | Carbon-based lid; aluminum palm rest over the keyboard area |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB 5Gbps Type-A with power output, USB 5Gbps Type-A, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with IR | Full HD (2.07 MP) camera with physical privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Windows Hello face authentication |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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