Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down better laptop though Legion Pro 16″ gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and Legion Pro 16″ with Windows 11 Pro.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying Legion Pro 16″ is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
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 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| 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 | |
| - | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.78 lbs (2.62 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 | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | May 22, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $6,699.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $6,699.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 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 good value Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Intel processor plus plenty of memory for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is ok for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is decent.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0HFQCY47V
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 video card which is brilliant 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 CPU, but enough memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16-inch 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB 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; 2TB 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: B0D2PHSHFP