Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 16" Gen 4 Black 2024
MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 16" Gen 4 Black 2024
The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 is widely praised for its powerful performance, excellent build quality, and impressive display. Users highlight its suitability for demanding tasks like CAD and multitasking with multiple monitors. While battery life receives mixed feedback—some find it surprisingly good, others deem it poor—the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Excellent build quality
- Impressive display
- Good keyboard
- Fast and reliable
Cons
- Battery life inconsistent
- Graphics card slower than advertised
- Screen could be brighter
- No SD card reader
- Cover shows fingerprints
MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE Black 2021
The MSI laptop offers excellent value for its price, with many users praising its powerful RTX 3060 graphics and solid gaming performance for titles like Diablo 4 and Call of Duty. However, several reviewers report significant issues including poor battery life (2 hours or less), high temperatures during gaming, and a difficult upgrade process due to a warranty sticker. While the performance is generally good for the cost, reliability concerns and the need for immediate RAM upgrades are common themes.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 3060 graphics
- Great value for the price
- Good gaming performance
- Expandable RAM and storage
- Runs modern games smoothly
Cons
- Poor battery life (2 hours or less)
- High temperatures during gaming
- Difficult upgrade process
- Warranty sticker blocks upgrades
- Screen quality is poor
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 16" Gen 4 | MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H★ | 2.5 GHz xeon_platinum_8160m |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45%NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.82 kg★ | 1.90 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 16" Gen 4 Black 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE Black 2021
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.