Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs Dell 5W98R 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is hands-down winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Dell 5W98R 16″ has a better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying 5W98R is lighter and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) | Dell 5W98R 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-13980HX | 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 4000 Ada Generation | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 8, 2023 | November 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $11,669.93 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $11,669.93 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 41 min agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Dell 5W98R 16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / Dell 5W98R 16″ vs other Intel i9 laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 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, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0CF46M35M
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