Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 128GB, 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 3000 Blackwell, Black
Lenovo
77 Overall Score
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 128GB, 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 3000 Blackwell, Black
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
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 P16 Gen 3 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 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 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 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 4, Thunderbolt 5 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.54 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 128GB, 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 3000 Blackwell, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 wins 9 specs while MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 wins 8.