Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1vsLenovo Legion 9i

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

Quick Stats

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 falls short in terms of performance despite using Alder Lake P-Series chips.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 has a solid build quality that is standard ThinkPad fare overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 has a decent display, but lacks accuracy for professional color work.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 boasts a range of features including a spill-resistant backlit keyboard.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 9i
Legion 9i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 9i delivers exceptional performance with seamless multitasking and lightning-fast loading times guaranteed.
The Lenovo Legion 9i's sturdy construction and premium materials exude a sense of quality and sophistication overall.
The Lenovo Legion 9i's glossy display can be a major drawback due to distracting glare in bright environments.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts impressive features including stunning design and powerful performance capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#104
Lenovo Legion 9i
Winner
#103
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#108
Winner
Lenovo Legion 9i
#557
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#133
Winner
Lenovo Legion 9i
#269
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#249
Lenovo Legion 9i
#147
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#744
Lenovo Legion 9i
#734
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#566
Lenovo Legion 9i
#116
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 9i
up to 48GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA T550
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

Strengths

Plenty of materials and combinations depending on which color you choose
Full-sized spill-resistant backlit keyboard offers an amazing typing experience
Front-firing speaker setup delivers quality audio with no major deviations across the frequency range
Alder Lake P-Series CPUs can still deliver plenty of performance with the 12-core Intel Core i5 1240p
Quadro T550 running at 30 watts is certainly better than the Intel iGPU solution

Weaknesses

Much less powerful Alder Lake P-Series chips compared to the traditional Lenovo ThinkPad p16 generation one
P16s isn't an efficiency champ as the 52.5 Watt hours battery pack lasts for only 7 hours and 15 minutes of web browsing or 6 hours and 9 Minutes of video playback
Performance is closely tied to the cooling, which can lead to more noise and compromised performance
The high price isn't backed up properly with the P16s Gen 1 as there are other business machines out there that deliver more performance for less
Display has only 51 srgb coverage making it not suitable for professional work with colors

Lenovo Legion 9i

Strengths

The laptop has a huge 18-inch display, which is perfect for gaming and productivity.
It's powered by a high-spec processor, making it capable of handling demanding tasks with ease.
The 4K IPS display looks great, even though it's glossy and can be prone to glare in bright environments.
The laptop has a large storage capacity, which is ideal for storing games, videos, and other files.
It's got a robust cooling system, which keeps the CPU and GPU at optimal temperatures during intense gaming sessions.

Weaknesses

The glossy display can be a problem in bright environments, making it difficult to see the screen clearly.
The RAM is limited to 4,000 mega transfers if you use four slots or 5,200 mega transfers if you use two slots.
There are only two USB ports on this laptop, which might not be enough for users who need more connectivity options.
The battery life could be better, especially considering the laptop's high-performance specs.
It's a pricey device, making it less accessible to budget-conscious buyers.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 is a sleek variant that deviates from its traditional counterpart with less power-hungry Alder Lake P-Series chips. This compromise raises the question: should you get it? The laptop boasts a classic ThinkPad design, offering various material combinations and a robust feature set, including a spill-resistant backlit keyboard and quadro T550 GPU. However, its performance is somewhat marred by mediocre cooling and battery life.

Lenovo Legion 9i

The Lenovo Legion 9i is an unapologetically big gaming laptop that packs incredible performance into its 18-inch frame. With stunning design and exceptional specs, this behemoth of a laptop is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. However, its hefty price tag and glossy IPS display may deter some users. Limited RAM speeds and the absence of USB-C charging on the base model are also notable drawbacks. Is this gaming giant worth its £4,300 price tag?

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