ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Comparison summary
- Studio 2 is the better value option.
- For performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ has a better performing processor.
- P1 Gen 9 comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance P1 Gen 9 has a better graphics card.
- P1 Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- P1 Gen 9 features a bigger display. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- P1 Gen 9 has a bigger SSD.
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare specifications
| ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 366H | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 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 4060 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.41 lbs (2 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 24, 2026 | April 16, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,899.00 | $4,150.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,899.00 | $4,150.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming 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. 5k resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is very easy to carry at only 4.41 lbs (2 kg).
2026 New ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Mobile Workstation AI Laptop 16" 4K UHD+ 800 nits Display Series 3 Ultra 7 366H 64GB RAM 2TB SSD Gen5 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GDDR7 Graphic RGB IR Cam Thunderbolt5 Win 11 Pro
Processor: Ultra 7 366H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 18 MB Cache)
Display: 16" WQUXGA (UHD+) (3840 x 2400) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 800 nits, antiglare, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dol.by Vision, X-Rite FCC, TÜV Eye@safe Certified Low Blue Light
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: B0HFRK66QL
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card that is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is subpar for the 14-inch monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side 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 - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English, French Keyboard
Intel Core i7 2.50 GHz processor provides lightning fast speed and peak performance for the toughest of tasks and games
With 64 GB LPDDR5X of memory, users can run many programs without losing 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 GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZZT9K