Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG (G835LWG-DB96-HID19P)
Comparison summary
- For performance HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG has a superior processor.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG has Windows 11 Pro, which is better and safer than Windows 11 that is in Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell.
- For displaying graphics 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG has a lot better graphics card.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG features a higher resolution screen (4k).
- 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG has a bigger screen. For carrying ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG (G835LWG-DB96-HID19P)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) | HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG (G835LWG-DB96-HID19P) |
|---|---|
| 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 290HX Plus |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 128gb |
| 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″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 8.16 lbs (3.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 15.71 x 11.73 x 1.38 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (39.9 x 29.79 x 3.51 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | September 5, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,299.00 | $8,189.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,299.00 | $8,189.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG (G835LWG-DB96-HID19P)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell / HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG vs other gaming laptops:
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 come with the top Intel processor, however a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU that is subpar well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is satisfactory for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite on the heavier side 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 + 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
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG (G835LWG-DB96-HID19P) summary
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG is a fine value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is decent for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a superb Intel processor and lots of memory for its price. Only 4k resolution is poor for the 18″ 240 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is quite on the heavier side at 8.16 lbs (3.7 kg).
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LWG 18" 4K 240Hz Mini LED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-290HX Plus, RTX 5080, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 8 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Intel Core Arrow Lake Ultra 9-290HX Plus 24 Core - 24 Thread Processor, 2.7 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz), 36 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 w/ 16 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 18" 4K (3840 x 2400) WQUXGA 240Hz Mini LED Display with Stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--8 TB (2 x 4 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 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff.
ASIN: B0H82JDH4Y