Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
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Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell has a bit better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ 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 SCAR has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- ROG Strix SCAR features a bigger display. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- ROG Strix SCAR has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13980HX |
| 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 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 15.75 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (40 x 29.21 x 3.81 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | October 17, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $6,329.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $6,329.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is a fairly priced Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a decent Intel CPU, however lots of RAM for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is decent could be better.
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 + 2TB 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: 2 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: B0HJX2XZ52
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR is a fairly priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is outstanding well-suited for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, though enough RAM for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is portable at only 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18.4" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, GeForce RTX 4090 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit KYB, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6, Win11Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6X Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), Integrated Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
18.4" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate WQXGA Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5MH4SK