Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (21RS) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 comes with Windows 11 and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (21RS)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (21RS) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,299.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,299.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (21RS)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (21RS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card which is exceptional great for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only WUXGA resolution is lackluster for the 16″ IPS display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 Intel Ultra 7 255H AI-PC, (32GB RAM + 1TB SSD) 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 400 nits, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Processor (E-cores up to 4.40 GHz P-cores up to 5.10 GHz)
Memory : 32 GB DDR5 (SODIMM) ; Storage :1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display :16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 45%NTSC, 400 nits, 60Hz ; Graphic Card: RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dimensions (WxDxH): 365 x 262 x 24.66 mm (14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches) Weight: Starting at 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
[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 manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0H9BSJ229
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the RTX 2000 Ada Generation video card that is subpar great for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Just 2400 x 1600 resolution is poor for the 14″ display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard
With 32 GB of memory, runs as many programs as you want without losing the execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZVGR9