Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- Legion Pro 16″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″.
- For graphics performance Legion Pro 16″ has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (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 i9-14900HX |
| 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 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 14.31 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (36.35 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | May 22, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $6,699.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $6,699.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 2 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo Legion Pro 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
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion Pro is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 video card which is brilliant great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16-inch 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, HDMI, RGB Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Win 11 Pro
[High Speed RAM And Enormous Space] 64GB DDR5 high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
[Processor] Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor (24 Cores, 32 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 1.6 GHz, Up to 5.8 GHz Turbo Frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6)
[Display] 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
[Tech Specs] 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 4 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps), 1 x Power connector, RGB Backlit Keyboard, RGB Lighting Strip, Touchpad, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6
[Operating System] Windows 11 Pro - Organize open apps with pre-configured layouts to optimize productivity, Navigate with more intuitive experience to get things done, Collaborate with teams with more features
ASIN: B0D2PHSHFP