Dell 5W98R 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is outright winner and a better deal.
- For performance Dell 5W98R 16″ has a bit superior processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 features a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For portability 5W98R is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
Dell 5W98R 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Dell 5W98R 16″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches | 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches |
| (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) | (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $11,669.93 | $5,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $11,669.93 | $5,499.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 42 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Dell 5W98R 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other laptops:
Dell 5W98R 16″ summary
Dell 5W98R is a laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg). Just WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement.
Dell 16" Pro Max 16 Plus Notebook
An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz and includes built-in AI acceleration for demanding professional workloads.
An NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory drives 3D, rendering and AI-enhanced applications.
64 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD keep large datasets moving, with two more M.2 slots free for expansion.
The 16-inch 1920 x 1200 anti-glare display reaches 500 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3, a 120 Hz refresh rate and VRR.
Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, an SD reader, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover every connection.
ASIN: B0HQ5YRVP7
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel CPU, however not as much memory for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Ant-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, 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: B0HCQGBS4M