Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a better laptop but Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ is a better deal.
- For performance Legion 9i 18″ has a lot better performing processor. ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 features more memory.
- For graphics performance Legion 9i 18″ has a faster graphics card.
- Legion 9i 18″ features a bigger display.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 7, 2026 | September 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,399.99 | $7,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,399.99 | $7,499.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is a reasonably priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is fine well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is passable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HM843HJ8
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a good value Windows laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
[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: B0CF73YGSR