Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Comparison summary
- Studio 2 is the better value option.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) |
|---|---|
| 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 i7-13800H |
| 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 4060 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 2, 2026 | April 16, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,899.00 | $4,199.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,899.00 | $4,199.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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 enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU that is underwhelming great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 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" 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 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: B0HGBS1HQX
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card that is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is subpar for the 14-inch monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English, French Keyboard
Intel Core i7 2.50 GHz processor provides lightning fast speed and peak performance for the toughest of tasks and games
With 64 GB LPDDR5X of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZZT9K