Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is hands-down winner and offers more value.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ has a better performing processor. ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell features more memory.
- ROG Strix AI has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix AI has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is thinner and smaller in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) | ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 128gb | 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 | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14 x 10.5 x 1.25 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (35.56 x 26.67 x 3.17 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | September 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,799.00 | $6,199.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,799.00 | $6,199.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell / ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however enough RAM for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is satisfactory for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is fine.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (128GB RAM + 4TB SSD)
Processor:Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
RAM : 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
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: 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: B0HJXDBJXT
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is okay well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a decent Intel CPU, though enough RAM for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is lackluster for the 16-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 4000gb SSD storage is adequate could be better. It is quite hefty at 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix AI Gaming Laptop 16.0" 240Hz Mini LED WQXGA Display (Intel Ultra 9- 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 4TB PCIe SSD, RGB KB, 2 Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7, Webcam, Win 11 Pro)
15th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics
64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
16.0" Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 380W PSU, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Off Black Color
4TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0FP5PQ23J