Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ001TUS) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a better laptop for gaming however Studio 2 offers better value.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 features a bigger display. For carrying Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ001TUS)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ001TUS) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-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 | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| 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 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.33 lbs (2.42 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 1.17 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.97 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 23, 2026 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,999.99 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,999.99 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ001TUS)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ001TUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is an adequately priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card that is excellent for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. WQUXGA resolution is exceptional for the 16″ IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is decent leaves room for improvement. It is quite light at only 5.33 lbs (2.42 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 8GB (GDDR7), Windows 11 Pro, 16" WQUXGA IPS, 16:10, 800 nits, Non-Touch (21RQ001TUS)
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor
NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 8GB (GDDR7) Dedicated Graphics
1TB of Solid State Storage
WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch Display
ASIN: B0GTMJMZPC
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is weak for the 14-inch 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB 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 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH