Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055)
Comparison summary
- Pro is the better value option.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and Pro with macOS.
- Pro has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 features a bigger display. For portability Pro is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 features more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.2″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (35.59 x 24.82 x 1.68 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | macOS |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 3, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,699.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,699.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / Apple MacBook Pro 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card that is underwhelming well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement. It is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB 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: 4 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.
ASIN: B0GVGMJGB4
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055) summary
Apple MacBook Pro is a laptop released in 2026. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg). 6k resolution is excellent for the 14-inch screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory.
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Max, 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU: Standard 14.2-inch Display, 64GB Unified Memory, 2TB SSD Storage; Space Black
BUCKLE UP—Along with a next-generation CPU, faster unified memory, and up to 2x faster SSD storage, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a more powerful GPU with a Neural Accelerator built into each core, delivering faster AI performance and on-device training capabilities. So you can blaze through demanding workloads at mind-bending speeds.
BUILT FOR AI—Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding on-device AI workloads like LLM inference and training. And Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.
ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE—MacBook Pro delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST—All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages. Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC—Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.
BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY—The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features 1600 nits peak brightness, up to 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO—Stay perfectly framed and sound great with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three studio-quality mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos.
CONNECT IT ALL—Features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, SDXC card slot, HDMI port, headphone jack, and the Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. And supports up to three external displays with M5 Pro, or up to four with M5 Max.
ASIN: B0GV55S6Y2