Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down winner as well as a better price.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and Legion Pro 16″ with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance Legion Pro 16″ has a lot superior graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is thinner and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14.31 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (36.35 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 3, 2026 | May 7, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,599.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,599.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 12 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an acceptable Intel processorand less than ideal 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 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 64GB 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: 64 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: B0GVGGFBS8
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion Pro is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is superb great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is poor for the 16-inch 240 Hz IPS display. The 4000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 4TB SSD, HDMI, RGB Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Win 11 Pro
[High Speed RAM And Enormous Space] 64GB DDR5 high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
[Processor] Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor (24 Cores, 32 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 1.6 GHz, Up to 5.8 GHz Turbo Frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6)
[Display] 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
[Tech Specs] 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 4 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps), 1 x Power connector, RGB Backlit Keyboard, RGB Lighting Strip, Touchpad, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6
[Operating System] Windows 11 Pro - Organize open apps with pre-configured layouts to optimize productivity, Navigate with more intuitive experience to get things done, Collaborate with teams with more features
ASIN: B0D2PJ179T