Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ (Legion)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ has a lot better performing processor.
- Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″.
- For graphics performance Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ has a lot superior graphics card.
- Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ has a higher resolution screen (4k).
- Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ features a bigger display. For portability ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ (Legion)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ (Legion) |
|---|---|
| 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 275HX |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 7.72 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 15.87 x 10.61 x 0.94 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (40.31 x 26.95 x 2.39 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 10 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ (Legion)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 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 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
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is fantastic well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a decent Intel CPU, though enough RAM for its price. 4k resolution is decent for the 18-inch 240 Hz IPS monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is adequate could be better. It is quite portable at only 7.72 lbs (3.5 kg).
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Gaming Laptop (2026 Model) Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24C, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB RAM, 1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD, 18.0" 4K 520 nits 240Hz, Windows 11 Pro
Processor - Intel Ultra 9 275HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 24T, P-core 2.7 / 5.4GHz, E-core 2.1 / 4.6GHz, 36MB
Operating System - Windows 11 Pro 64
Graphic Card - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7, TGP 175W
Memory - 64 GB DDR5-5200MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 32 GB)
Storage - 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance TLC
Display - 18" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 520 nits, 240Hz
Camera - 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Array Microphone
AC Adapter / Power Supply - 400W Slim Tip (3-pin)
Keyboard - Per-Key RGB Backlit, Black - English (US)
Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
ASIN: B0GXLN5V6F