Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006RUS)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ is hands-down better laptop but Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is a better deal.
- For performance Legion 9i 18″ has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance Legion 9i 18″ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Legion 9i 18″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- Legion 9i 18″ features a bigger display.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006RUS)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006RUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 9 290HX Plus |
| 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 Generation | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 7.7 lbs (3.49 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 | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 7, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,149.00 | $5,999.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,149.00 | $5,999.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ 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 come with the top Intel CPU and also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is passable for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is passable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch 600 nits 64GB RAM, 4TB 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 : 4 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: B0HD2BGJDC
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006RUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is attractively priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 video card which is excellent for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an impressive Intel CPU and enough RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is adequate for the 18-inch 240 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement. It is quite lightweight at only 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg).
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HJB4NB1H