Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) $1,615	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
Thunderobot	ASUS
Model
Storm 17	TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
17.3" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz IPS Panel	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs)	Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Futuristic Black	Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13620H	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
10 Cores (6 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores)	8.0
Threads
16 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
1.80 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
17.3 Inches	18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
350 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR7
TGP
Maximum 140W (Dynamic Boost)	Maximum 140W (configurable)
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported (DLSS 3)	Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Reflex, G-SYNC compatible	Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR4 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
4800MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available	Not available
RAID Support
Not supported	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB Keyboard with N-Key Rollover	Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
Pre-installed Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Optimized Performance Modes	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual 12V Turbo Fans, Copper Fins (0.2mm, 245 pcs), Dual-zone Air Ducts, Rear Exhaust	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Thunderobot Gaming Suite	Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
Approx. 22,000 (3DMark Time Spy)	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
53Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Approximately 2.5 hours under gaming load	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports 100W PD fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-sized RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
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 DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise Suppression	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with reinforced plastic accents	Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Futuristic Black	Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
Per-key RGB backlit keyboard	Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
Approx. 399mm x 265mm x 25mm	Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with multiple thermal zones and forced cooling	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Thunderobot Gaming Suite, Windows 11 Home pre-installed	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Thunderobot Storm 17	ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included (1-year standard warranty)	Included
Additional Accessories
None	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
July 15, 2025	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

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

Offers better Weight (Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) vs Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs))
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

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