Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down better laptop though P1 Gen 8 16″ gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| - | 128gb |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 18, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,333.79 | $6,849.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,333.79 | $6,849.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 9 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 9 h agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other Intel laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. WQUXGA resolution is great for the 16″ screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is ok but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q8001DUS 16" Mobile Workstation - WQUXGA - 60 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Black - Chip - 3840 x 2400 - Windows
Release Month: September
Release Year: 2025
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
ASIN: B0GXQ3GT95
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a decently priced Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel CPU and a lot of memory for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
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: B0HD98NGGW