Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is hands-down better laptop though AERO 17 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 comes with Windows and AERO 17 with Windows 11 Pro.
- AERO 17 has a higher resolution screen (4k).
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a better performing graphics card.
- AERO 17 features a bigger display. For portability AERO 17 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-12900HK |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| 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 3080 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 6, 2026 | March 8, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,369.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,369.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Gigabyte AERO 17 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
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary
Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is acceptable for the 17-inch 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W
Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)
DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage
Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2
AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45
Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers
I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack
ASIN: B09TVD5CGS