ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ vs Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Comparison summary
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Dell Precision 7780 17″ has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- P1 Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For graphics performance Precision 7780 has a better performing graphics card.
- Precision 7780 features a bigger display. For portability P1 Gen 9 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- P1 Gen 9 has a bigger SSD.
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare specifications
| ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ | Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.41 lbs (2 kg) | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 15.67 x 10.44 x 1.03 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (39.8 x 26.52 x 2.62 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 24, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,950.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Dell Precision 7780 17″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ summary
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card that is not the best for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is acceptable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is ok but could be higher. It is very easy to carry at only 4.41 lbs (2 kg).
2026 NewLenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Mobile Workstation Copilot+ AI Laptop 16" 3.2K OLED TouchScreen Series 3 Ultra 9 386H 64GB RAM 2TB SSD Gen5 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GDDR7 Graphic RGB IR Cam Win 11 Pro
Processor: Ultra 9 386H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz, P-cores up to 4.90 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 18 MB Cache)
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000) Tan@dem-OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, SDR 600 nits, HDR 1500 nits, antiglare / antireflective / antismudge, 40-120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, VESA Cert.ified DisplayHDR 600 True Black, Dol.by Vision, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration (FCC), TÜV Eye@safe Certified Low Blue Light, touchscreen
Memory: 64GB LPDDR5X-8533MT/s (CAMM2); Storage: 2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance TLC Opal
Graphic Card: NVI-.DI.ARTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 memory with up to 572 TOPS AI performance; Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 BE211 2x2 BE vPro & Blue@tooth 5.4
Camera: 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter, Computer Vision
Operating System: Win 11 Pro 64| Fingerprint Reader |Copilot Key| Backlit Keyboard(US) |Haptic Touchpad| Rapid Charge| 1-Week AimCare Technical Support
ASIN: B0HFLSHRM3
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) summary
Dell Precision 7780 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is underwhelming for the 17″ screen. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors. It is very easy to carry at only 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD 500-nits Display - Intel Core i9-13950HX 24-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 128GB DDR5 RAM - NV RTX 4000 ADA (12GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 pro
Dell 17.3" Mobile Precision 7780 Laptop - NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation 12GB GDDR6
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13950HX Processor (24 Core, Up to 5.50GHz, 36MB Cache, 55W)-Intel vPro Enterprise Technology Enabled
17 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Wide View Angle Anti-Glare 60Hz 500-nits 99% DCI-P3 ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light Non-Touch Display
128GB Up to 5600MHz DDR5 Non-ECC CAMM Module - 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive -Single Pointing Palmrest with Contacted SmartCard Reader,without Fingerprint Reader and NFC
Windows 11 Pro - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth - 6-Cell, 93 WHr Lithium Ion Battery - FHD IR Camera with Shutter, ExpressSign-In, Intelligent Privacy and Microphone-US English Backlit Keyboard
ASIN: B0CD65JNYV