Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is hands-down better laptop for gaming however P1 Gen 9 16″ offers better value.
- For performance P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- For graphics performance P16 Gen 2 has a better performing graphics card.
- For carrying P16 Gen 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 366H | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 24, 2026 | September 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,449.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,449.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is not the best for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is exceptional for the 16-inch IPS screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro, 16C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 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 : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz ; 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: B0HFTC272B
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX 5000 Ada Generation graphics card which is underwhelming for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF73YGSR