Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ has a better performing processor.
- Legion Pro 7i 16″ comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Legion Pro 7i 16″ has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is lighter.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| 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 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 11 lbs (4.99 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,429.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,429.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 33 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 2 h agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is fine for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an excellent Intel processor and enough RAM for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is subpar for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 11 lbs (4.99 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GDDR7, 64GB RAM, 3TB Storage(2TB SSD+1TB Dock Set), Backlit Keyboard, Win11 Pro, Eclipse Black
【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from SnowBell, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.【Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7】Experience exceptional graphics performance with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, featuring 16GB of GDDR7 memory for high-resolution gaming, immersive visuals, advanced content creation, and demanding graphics-intensive applications.
【Ultra-Smooth 16" WQXGA OLED 240Hz Display】Immerse yourself in stunning OLED visuals with vibrant colors, deep contrast, and exceptional detail, enhanced by a 240Hz refresh rate for ultra-fluid motion and responsive gameplay, ideal for competitive gaming, creative work, and entertainment.
【64GB RAM】Provides ample memory for demanding multitasking, running multiple applications, and handling resource-intensive workloads smoothly.【2TB SSD】Offers fast storage access and ample space for games, creative projects, work files, and media.
【Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processor】Powers demanding gaming and professional workloads with high-performance processing, enabling seamless multitasking, advanced content creation, and responsive performance in intensive applications.
【Windows 11 Pro】【Dimensions & Weight】14.35 x 10.86 x 0.86 inches, 5.67 lbs.【Ports】3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack, 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45), 1 x Electronic shutter switch. Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4.【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station w/ 1TB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card w/ Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.
ASIN: B0HQ43SLT9
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor:Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB 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: B0GVGGFBS8