Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a better laptop though P1 Gen 9 16″ gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- P1 Gen 9 16″ comes with Windows 11 Pro and P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
- For graphics performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot superior graphics card.
- P1 Gen 9 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying P1 Gen 9 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 9 275HX |
| 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 29, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,049.00 | $8,148.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,049.00 | $8,148.00 |
| 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)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop is very light at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher.
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.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a fine value Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor plus plenty of memory for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine could be better.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[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.
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