Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs MSI Vector 16″ (050US)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance MSI Vector 16″ has a better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and Vector with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance Vector has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is thinner and smaller in size.
- Vector has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
MSI Vector 16″ (050US)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | MSI Vector 16″ (050US) |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 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 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (35.69 x 28.4 x 2.84 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 3, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,346.00 | $4,799.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,346.00 | $4,799.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
MSI Vector 16″ (050US)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / MSI Vector 16″ 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 have the best Intel CPU, however enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card which is underwhelming well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty 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, 64GB RAM, 1TB 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: 1 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: B0GVGHFZWR
MSI Vector 16″ (050US) summary
MSI Vector is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is remarkable great for gaming. The laptop has a fantastic Intel processor for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is good for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
msi Vector 16" HX RTX 5080 QHD+ 240Hz Intel Ultra 9 275HX AI Gaming Laptop
【High Speed RAM And Enormous Space】64GB of high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM for smooth, lag-free performance while running multiple applications and browser tabs simultaneously. Coupled with a 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for lightning-fast boot times and data transfer speeds
【Processor】Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 Cores, 24 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, 2.10GHz base frequency, up to 5.40GHz max turbo frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU(16GB GDDR7)
【Display】16” QHD+ (2560x1600), IPS-Level, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel
【Tech Specs】Includes 2x Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, 1 x DC in, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x SD Card Reader, 720p HD Camera, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth for versatile and high-speed connections to various devices and networks
【Operating System】Windows 11 Pro - Get all the features of Windows 11 Home operating system plus Mobile device management, Group Policy, Enterprise State Roaming, Assigned Access, Dynamic Provisioning, Windows Update for Business, Kiosk mode, and Active Directory/Azure AD
【Bundle】Bundle with Thunderobot 7 in-1 USB-C Hub
ASIN: B0FCG6SF6Y