Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q9) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Comparison summary
- Studio 2 is the better value option.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a better graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 features a bigger display. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q9)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q9) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) |
|---|---|
| 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 i7-13800H |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.06 lbs (1.84 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.48 x 0.62 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.08 x 1.57 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2200gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 12, 2026 | April 16, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,599.00 | $4,199.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,599.00 | $4,199.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q9)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q9) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is mediocre for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 2200gb SSD storage is a superb amount. Just Full HD resolution is mediocre for the 16-inch IPS screen. It is very lightweight at only 4.06 lbs (1.84 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 AI Laptop, Intel Ultra 7 265H vPro, 16" FHD IPS, 500 nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, 5 MP IR Camera, 3Y Warranty, Windows 11 Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro, 16C (6P + 8E + 2LPE) / 16T, Max Turbo up to 5.3GHz, 24MB Intel Smart Cache, 3 Year warranty from OEM
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro 64, AI-Powered PC; Graphics: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7, Boost Clock 2160MHz, TGP 175W, 1824 AI TOPS
Memory: 64 GB LPCAMM2 LPDDR5x-8533; One LPCAMM2 connector, dual-channel; Up to 64GB (1x 64GB LPCAMM2), upgradable
Storage: 2 TB (1 +1) SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 Performance NVMe Opal 2.0; Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots; Up to two M.2 2280 Gen 5 Performance SSD; up to 8TB, 4TB each
Display:16" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 500 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 60Hz, Low Power, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light
Communications:Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 802.11be 2x2 + BT5.4, vPro; Camera: 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter, Computer Vision; Battery: 4 Cell 90Wh
Ports & Slots 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On 2x Thunderbolt 5, with USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort 2.1, 140W input / 15W output 1x Thunderbolt 4, with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB PD 3.1, 140W input / 15W output 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) 1x SD Express 7.0 card reader Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C
ASIN: B0H8F98H9Q
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card that is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is subpar for the 14-inch monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English, French Keyboard
Intel Core i7 2.50 GHz processor provides lightning fast speed and peak performance for the toughest of tasks and games
With 64 GB LPDDR5X of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZZT9K