Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For carrying P1 Gen 8 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell 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 ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor, however less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 2TB SSD)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HFPF5NW6