ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- P1 Gen 9 comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying P1 Gen 9 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a bigger SSD.
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare specifications
| ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 5000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.41 lbs (2 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 24, 2026 | September 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
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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
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX 5000 Ada Generation graphics card which is underwhelming for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF73YGSR