Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is hands-down winner as well as a better price.
- For performance Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 comes with Windows 11 and Z1MV0002M with macOS.
- Z1MV0002M has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- For carrying ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is lighter and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M5 Max 18 Core |
| 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 | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 9.1 lbs (4.13 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (35.59 x 24.82 x 1.68 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | macOS |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,322.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,322.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is decent.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Ultra 9 285H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM CAMM2 || 4TB SSD), 16" 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED 600nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (CAMM2) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 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 manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HFPFBW9F
Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M 16″ summary
Apple MacBook Z1MV0002M is a laptop released in 2026. It has a brilliant Apple CPU, but less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 9.1 lbs (4.13 kg). 6k resolution is brilliant for the 16-inch screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is acceptable but could be higher.
(CTO) Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: M5 Max chip w 18-core CPU - 40-core GPU, 64GB, 2TB, Silver, 140W - Z1MV0002M - (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: B0GSXGMK8Y