Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro
Comparison of EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro

Comparison summary

  • EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro is hands-down better laptop for gaming but Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is a better deal.
  • For performance 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro has a better performing processor. It also features more memory.
  • 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell.
  • For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro 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.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare technical specifications of EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro

2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution
2025 modelHigh resolution

Compare specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 255HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb96gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX PRO 2000 BlackwellGeForce RTX 5090
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)6.28 lbs (2.85 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches13.94 x 10.55 x 1.21 inches
(36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm)(35.41 x 26.8 x 3.07 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11 Pro
Hard drives
4000gb SSD4000gb SSD
Release date
September 15, 2026June 2, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$5,299.00$8,199.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,299.00$8,199.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)

14.25 in
36.19 cm
9.92 in
25.2 cm
Thickness: 0.82 in (2.08 cm)

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro

13.94 in
35.41 cm
10.55 in
26.8 cm
Thickness: 1.21 in (3.07 cm)

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16″
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18″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2025 model64 GB RAMHigh resolution
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18″
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EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$5,249.00
18″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$6,445.00
18″
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EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model96 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$8,745.00
15″
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MSI Cyborg 15
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM
$5,049.00
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) viewed from another angle
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro viewed from another angle

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is not the best well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).

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 (64GB 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 : 64 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: B0HJSQV15X

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro summary

EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 video card which is exceptional for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a fine Intel CPU, however a lot of RAM for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg).

EXCaliberPC [2025] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro Extreme (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 16" 240Hz Mini LED, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop

Display: 16" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 240Hz 3ms Mini LED Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.4GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7

RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 4TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)

OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC

ASIN: B0F8Q1ZLRT

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell
EXcaliberPC 2025 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LX-XS97 Pro