Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Titan 18″ has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and Titan with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance Titan has a lot superior graphics card.
- Titan has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- Titan features a bigger display. For portability ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) | MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) |
|---|---|
| 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 290HX Plus |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | 15.9 x 12.08 x 1.26 inches |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | (40.39 x 30.68 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 8, 2023 | July 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,799.21 | $7,299.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,799.21 | $7,299.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / MSI Titan 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card which is mediocre great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
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
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) summary
MSI Titan is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is excellent great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good Intel CPU and decent memory for its price. 5k resolution is very good for the 18-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is light enough at 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg).
msi Titan 18" Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB Gen5 SSD, 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Display, Windows 11 Pro, Core Black
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1.8GHz) Processor
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card
2TB NVMe Gen5x4 SSD
18" UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz Display
2.5GbE LAN; Killer WiFi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Full Size SD UHS-III Memory Card Reader
ASIN: B0HBNT2BDW