Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)
Comparison of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

Comparison summary

  • Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is hands-down winner for gaming and offers more value.
  • For performance HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW has a better performing processor.
  • For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW has a lot faster graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
  • 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

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

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution
2025 modelHigh resolution

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)
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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128gb128gb
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 5080
Screen size
16″18″
Screen resolution
3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)7.54 lbs (3.42 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches15.71 x 11.73 x 1.26 inches
(36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm)(39.9 x 29.79 x 3.2 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11 Home
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
September 15, 2026June 19, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$6,099.00$6,119.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$6,099.00$6,119.00
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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)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.73 in
29.79 cm
Thickness: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)

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18″
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18″
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) viewed from another angle
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080) 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, however a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card which is subpar well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. 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 (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

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080) summary

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW is a Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is passable well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a passable Intel CPU, but lots of RAM for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is not the best for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher. It is lightweight at only 7.54 lbs (3.42 kg).

HIDevolution [2025] ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW 18" WQXGA 240Hz IPS-Level, 2.1 GHz Ultra 9-275HX, RTX 5080, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home

Intel Core Arrow Lake Ultra 9-275HX 24 Core - 24 Thread Processor, 2.1 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz), 36 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 w/ 16 GB GDDR7

HIDevolution upgrades the 18" 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 240Hz IPS-level Display Gaming Laptop with stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature

PCIe based storage--2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times

Installed by HIDevolution--128 GB (2 x 64 GB) of fast DDR5 5600MHz dual channel system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease

Operating system: Windows 11 Home. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.

ASIN: B0DYZBR28X

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell
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