Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs other laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

Laptop summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel CPU and lots of memory for its price. The laptop is very lightweight at only 2.89 lbs (1.31 kg). It has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement.

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16″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMTouchscreen120hz screen
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16″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAMHigh resolution
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16″
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HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray
GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID3P
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$5,889.00
16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray (GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID4P)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray
GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID4P
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$6,469.00
16″
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HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray
GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID4
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$6,339.00
16″
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray (GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID2P)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW Gray
GU606AW-ZP/G1698-HID2P
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$5,529.00
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) technical specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

2026 modelLightweightHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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128gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Screen size
16″
Screen resolution
3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)
Weight
2.89 lbs (1.31 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.25 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches
(36.19 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD
Release date
September 3, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$5,899.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,899.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)

14.25 in
36.19 cm
9.92 in
25.2 cm
Thickness: 0.82 in (2.08 cm)
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel (16") 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch, Intel Ultra 9 285HX vPro, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 8GB, 128GB DDR5 + 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, RJ-45, WI-FI 7, AI PC for Creators, Developers

**Next-Gen AI & Desktop Power** --- Engineered for extreme workloads with the IIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX vPro Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.50 GHz) and a built-in AI engine. Tackle professional 3D rendering, complex simulations, data science, and local AI model development with desktop-level performance in a mobile form.

**Pro-Grade Graphics for Creators** --- Powered by the new NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7. Experience real-time ray tracing, accelerated AI compute, and seamless handling of large datasets for CAD, BIM, video editing, game development, and VR/XR creation.

**Certified for Professionals** --- ISV-certified for mission-critical applications like SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, ANSYS, and more. Guarantees stability, reliability, and optimal performance for the software you depend on daily.

**ThinkShield Security & Rugged Durability** --- Log in securely with the fingerprint reader and 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter. Protected by a comprehensive ThinkShield security suite. Built to meet MIL-STD-810H standards, tested against extreme conditions with a spill-resistant keyboard for ultimate durability.

[Upgrade] We will open the manufacture box to inspect and upgrade the computer with professional service. Warranty is valid even after upgrading the hardware

Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs

ASIN: B0HHM5NQ9L

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3