ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	GIGABYTE
Model
TUF A18 5070	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)	2.4 kg
Color
Jaeger Gray	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
8.0	8 cores
Threads
16.0	16 threads
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 140W (configurable)	140W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4 SO-DIMM	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
4800 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Not supported	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo modes	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Jaeger Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard backlit	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler	None
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs))
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU)

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