Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
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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.
- MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell.
- For graphics performance Raider GE78HX has a better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- Raider GE78HX features a bigger display. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- Raider GE78HX has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ) | MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ |
|---|---|
| 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 4080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14.9 x 11.73 x 1.13 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (37.85 x 29.79 x 2.87 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | October 16, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $5,649.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $5,649.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell (21RQ)
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell / MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ 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
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ summary
MSI Raider GE78HX is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WQXGA resolution is poor for the 17″ 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is okay. It is lightweight at only 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg).
ME2 MichaelElectronics2 MSI Raider GE78HX Gaming & Entertainment Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, 17.0" 240Hz Wide QXGA (2560x1600), GeForce RTX 4080, 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM, Backlit KB, Win 11 Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 1080p Full HD Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
17.0" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate IPS-level Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Dark Grey Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 2 USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, SD Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5349FY