Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ0011US)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down better laptop however P1 Gen 8 16″ offers better value.
- For performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ comes with Windows and P16 Gen 3 with Windows 11.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ0011US)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001LUS) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ0011US) |
|---|---|
| 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 285HX |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 13, 2026 | August 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,017.77 | $8,591.11 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,017.77 | $8,591.11 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 3 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″ (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 (21RQ0011US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is an okay value Windows touchscreen laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Intel processor for its price. 3.2K resolution is ok for the 16″ screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 21RQ0011US 16" Touchscreen Mobile Workstation - 3.2K - Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX - vPro Technology - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English (US) Keyboard - Black - Intel Chip - Windows 11
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 285HX
vPro Technology: Yes
ASIN: B0HD7J2383