Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad 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 carrying P1 Gen 9 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
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 7 255HX |
| 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 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 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 | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 1, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 8 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 9 h 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 CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 2TB 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 : 2 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 an acceptable value Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an acceptable Intel processor, however lots of memory for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor:Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB 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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