ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (275HX) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down better laptop however ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 offers better value.
- For performance P16 Gen 3 has a better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance P16 Gen 3 has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (275HX)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (275HX) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 9 lbs (4.08 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 20, 2026 | December 8, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $9,999.00 | $5,899.11 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $9,999.00 | $5,899.11 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (275HX)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs other laptops:
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (275HX) summary
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a great value laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has a remarkable Intel processor plus decent memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 9 lbs (4.08 kg). The 8000gb SSD storage is a fantastic amount. 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz monitor.
NewLenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Mobile Workstation Laptop (16" 3.2K+ Tandem OLED Touch, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 128GB RAM 8TB SSD, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB) Thunderbolt4 Backlit, 5MP RGB+IR Cam Win11 Pro
Processor: Inte.l Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Graphic Card: NVIDI.A RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-4000MT/s (SODIMM)(4 x 32 GB) / Storage: 8 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Performance TLC Opal
Operating System: Win 11 Pro 64 / Camera: 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter, Computer Vision
Fingerprint Reader: Fingerprint Reader / Keyboard: Backlit, Black with Number Pad - English (US) / WIFI: Wi-Fi 7 BE200 2x2 BE & Bluetooth 5.4
Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in / Color: Black / Operating System Language: US:United States English, UK: United Kingdom English
ASIN: B0GSZ8MNX1
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0CF46M35M