Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is praised for its powerful performance, bright display, and robust build quality, making it ideal for demanding tasks like music production and data analysis. However, users note significant weight, occasional compatibility issues with external monitors, and a minor problem with monitor wake-up after sleep. Overall, it is a capable workstation that excels in performance but has some drawbacks in portability and peripheral support.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Bright and clear display
- Robust build quality
- Great for demanding tasks
- Supports multiple displays
Cons
- Heavy and thick design
- External monitor compatibility issues
- Monitor wake-up problem after sleep
- Delayed shipping notifications
- Heavier than expected
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX A1000 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.95 kg | 2.70 kg★ |
| Battery | 94 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %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
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
