Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is hands-down winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a bit better performing processor.
- 9 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying 9 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- 8 16″ has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 366H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| - | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg) | 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.9 x 9.5 x 0.81 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches |
| (35.31 x 24.13 x 2.06 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 13, 2026 | August 29, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,999.20 | $5,049.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,999.20 | $5,049.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q80020US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a touchscreen laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg). 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16-inch 120 Hz monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is okay.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q80020US 16" Touchscreen Mobile Workstation - 3.2K - 120 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - Intel Evo Platform - 64 GB - 2 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Black
Release Month: September
Release Year: 2025
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
ASIN: B0GK8J1MKW
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU that is not the best great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is very light at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 1TB SSD), 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (UHD+) (3840 x 2400) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 800nit, antiglare, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, TÜV Eyesafe certified low blue light ; 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: B0HGZFQCMY