Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 vs LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
57.2Performance43.1
79.6Graphicschip62.7
71Displayspec-based38.5
44.8Batteryspec-based91.2
57.5Portabilityspec-based86
6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 84 spec wins — LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 scores 60.8 against 60.6 for LG gram Pro 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 43
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 63
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 400 nits
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
- 256% higher Web browsing endurance: 19.6 h vs 5.5 h
- 38% lower thickness: 12.8 mm vs 20.6 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.84 kg
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,850 vs $2,819
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+275% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,811+2%Bottom 50% | 2,748Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,940+54%Top 26% | 11,026Bottom 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 9,204Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 19.6 h+256% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.84 kg | 1.24 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 12.8 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum-magnesium alloy lid, magnesium keyboard deck and base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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