Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a better laptop though Z1MZ00029 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance Z1MZ00029 has a bit better performing processor.
- Z1MZ00029 comes with macOS and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell with Windows 11.
- Z1MZ00029 has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- Z1MZ00029 is thinner and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Apple M5 Max 18 Core | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches | 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches |
| (35.59 x 24.82 x 1.68 cm) | (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 27, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,336.00 | $6,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,336.00 | $6,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 16″ summary
Apple MacBook Z1MZ00029 is a good value laptop released in 2026. It has an excellent Apple CPU, but not as much memory for its price. 6k resolution is excellent for the 16-inch screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is okay.
(CTO) Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: M5 Max chip w 18-core CPU - 40-core GPU, 64GB, 2TB, Space Black, 140W - Z1MZ00029 - (2026)
(CTO) Configure to Order Mac: Upgraded from base specifications.
Preconfigured with 64GB memory and 2TB SSD Drive
Liquid Retina XDR 16" Display
Supercharged by M5: Apple M5 Max 18C CPU - 40C GPU chip
ASIN: B0GSX1K964
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an adequate Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 video card which is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 4000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 4TB SSD)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HGP4LCXB