Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs Dell 5W98R 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is outright winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Dell 5W98R 16″ has a lot superior processor.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 features a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For portability 5W98R is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | Dell 5W98R 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| 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 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 6, 2026 | November 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $11,669.93 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $11,669.93 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 45 min agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Dell 5W98R 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors 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 monitor. Your 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display :16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dimensions: Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D) 9.87 - 15.8mm x 354.40mm x 241.2mm / 0.39 - 0.62ʺ x 13.95ʺ x 9.49ʺ Weight: Starting at less than 2kg/ 4.41lbs
[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: B0HLB431T1
Dell 5W98R 16″ summary
Dell 5W98R is a laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg). Just WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement.
Dell 16" Pro Max 16 Plus Notebook
An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz and includes built-in AI acceleration for demanding professional workloads.
An NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory drives 3D, rendering and AI-enhanced applications.
64 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD keep large datasets moving, with two more M.2 slots free for expansion.
The 16-inch 1920 x 1200 anti-glare display reaches 500 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3, a 120 Hz refresh rate and VRR.
Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, an SD reader, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover every connection.
ASIN: B0HQ5YRVP7