Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ (Ultra 9 275HX)
Comparison summary
- Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ is the better value option.
- For performance Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ comes with Windows and Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ has a lot better performing 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 slimmer and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ (Ultra 9 275HX)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ (Ultra 9 275HX) |
|---|---|
| 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 Generation | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 11 lbs (4.99 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 14.35 x 10.86 x 1.05 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (36.45 x 27.58 x 2.67 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 7, 2026 | July 14, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $5,389.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $5,389.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ (Ultra 9 275HX)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ 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 come with the top Intel CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation graphics card which is subpar well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is passable for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky 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, 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 Pro 7i Gen 10 16″ (Ultra 9 275HX) summary
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is an acceptable value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is great well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an acceptable Intel CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is mediocre for the 16-inch 240 Hz monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is acceptable could be better. It is quite on the heavier side at 11 lbs (4.99 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" Gaming Laptop (2025 Model) Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24C, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB RAM, 2TB (1TB+1TB) NVMe SSD, 16.0" WQXGA OLED 500 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 DDR5-6400MHz (CSODIMM) - (2 x 32 GB)
Storage - 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC (2 x 1 TB)
Display - 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) OLED 500nits Glossy, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
Camera - 5.0MP with E-shutter
AC Adapter / Power Supply - 400W Slim Tip (3-pin)
Keyboard - Per-Key RGB Backlit, Black - English (US)
Warranty - One Year Legion Ultimate Support
ASIN: B0F3V8HLWP