Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS) | 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 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| - | 64gb |
| 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 | |
| August 13, 2026 | August 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,017.77 | $5,949.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,017.77 | $5,949.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other Intel laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU for its price. WQUXGA resolution is excellent for the 16-inch monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay could be better.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q8001LUS 16" Mobile Workstation - WQUXGA - 60 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - 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 9
ASIN: B0GYT1F4C9
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an excellent Intel processor, but not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is good 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, 64GB 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: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Ant-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, 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: B0HD2CTGKG