Dell Pro 13 Premium vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
46.1chipPerformance69
62.7chipGraphics85.9
29.8Displayspec-based29.8
77.5Batteryspec-based71.8
84.2Portabilityspec-based27.8
3 spec wins — Dell Pro 13 Premium5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 13 Premium scores 56.7 against 56.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 13 Premium
- 58% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 2.54 kg
- 47% higher Web browsing endurance: 17.1 h vs 11.6 h
- 40% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 29.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,340 vs $3,339
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 46
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 63
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 200% higher RAM: 96 GB vs 32 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB+200% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 4 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,989Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,212Top 18% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,533Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 99.9 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.1 h+47% | 11.6 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.07 kg+58% | 2.54 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+40% | 29.8 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with PowerShare, HDMI 2.1, headset combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP HDR with IR | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Premium | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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