Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 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 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

Comparison summary

  • HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW is hands-down better laptop for gaming however ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell offers better value.
  • For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW has a lot better graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 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 3000 Blackwell is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW (G815LW-G18.U95080)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

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

2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 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 9 275HXIntel 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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Quadro RTX 3000GeForce 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)
14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches15.71 x 11.73 x 1.26 inches
(36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm)(39.9 x 29.79 x 3.2 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11 Home
Hard drives
4000gb SSD8000gb SSD
Release date
August 26, 2026May 18, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$7,099.00$7,269.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$7,099.00$7,269.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

14.37 in
36.5 cm
10.31 in
26.19 cm
Thickness: 0.97 in (2.46 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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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) viewed from another angle
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an adequate Intel CPU, but lots of memory for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 video card which is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 4000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (128GB RAM + 4TB SSD)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 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: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0HGNRZPY1

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

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LW is a decently priced Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card which is ok for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an adequate Intel CPU, but a lot of RAM for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is mediocre for the 18″ 240 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is acceptable. 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, 8 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

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 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: B0DYZC1Y3S

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