Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) vs Primebook 3 Max
35.9chipPerformance20
23.3Display22.9
26.7Battery47.1
65.9Portability70.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)2 spec wins — Primebook 3 Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) scores 36.1 against 35.8 for Primebook 3 Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 512 GB vs 128 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Primebook 3 Max
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 66
- 34% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 45 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 210H | MediaTek Genio 720 (8-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB+300% | 128 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | UFS |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 60 Wh+34% |
| Charging | 65 W+81% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.6 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) | Metal lid |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | USB-C 3.2, USB-C 2.0, USB-A 3.2, USB-A 2.0, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter | 5 MP, 1440p at 30 fps |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | PrimeOS 3.0 (Android-based) |
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