Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 2024
Lenovo
76 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 2024
No customer feedback yet
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3841 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 2024
No current pricing available
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
