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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on engineering tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is a solid choice, offering a high-performance processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, though it's less portable and has a lower quality display compared to the Yoga Pro 9i. The P16's superior performance in engineering applications is complemented by its robust build quality and excellent keyboard, making it suitable for professional use. However, if you prioritize a superior display with vibrant colors and high brightness, along with a sleeker design and touchscreen capabilities for general use, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is the way to go. It's more compact and has a longer battery life, ideal for on-the-go productivity and multimedia consumption, but keep in mind it may not handle intensive engineering software as efficiently as the P16. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Excellent speakers
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Good portability

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.9
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
7.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.2
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
9.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Poor
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.3
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
8.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.4
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for software development.

Battery

10.0 Hours
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,449
ThinkPad P16
Yoga Pro 9i
$1,450
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.

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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Lenovo ThinkPad P16Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i

GENERAL

Price
$1,449
$1,450
Release Date
July 1, 2023April 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2''14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''
Weight
6.5 lbs4.95 lbs
Width
14.3"14.28"
Depth
10.5"9.98"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12800HXIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
42
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
94 Wh84 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
3840 x 24003200 x 2000
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
569 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
5.8/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.1/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."

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About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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