Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 (HXT1J)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bit better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 is lighter.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 (HXT1J)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 (HXT1J) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 7, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,399.00 | $5,980.32 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,399.00 | $5,980.32 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation graphics card that is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch 600 nits 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor :Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz, P-cores up to 5.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 24 MB Cache)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 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 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 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: B0HCWYLDZ7
Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 (HXT1J) summary
Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 is a touchscreen laptop released in 2026. It is very easy to carry at only 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg). The laptop doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than the competition for its price. Only WUXGA resolution is subpar for the 16″ monitor. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors.
SPL Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 Ultra 7 265H 32GB: 2x16GB 512GBclass 35 SSD16 FHDTouchIRCameraMic
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 16-core processor with a dedicated NPU handles demanding professional workloads.
A dedicated NVIDIA RTX Pro 500 GPU with 6GB of GDDR7 memory accelerates design and content creation applications.
The 16-inch anti-glare touchscreen delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution at 300 nits with a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
32GB of 5600 MHz DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD are joined by a second M.2 2280 slot for expansion.
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, a microSD card reader, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 cover connectivity.
ASIN: B0HG8GQQH5