Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
62.6chipPerformancespec-basedchip61.4
79.6Graphics77.2
39.6Displayspec-based55
86.7Batteryspec-based76
58.7Portabilityspec-based54
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 92 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 scores 63.8 against 63.7 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 14% lower weight: 1.8 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 12% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 9,204 vs 8,204
- 10% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 82 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 16% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 20.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 5) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 9,204+12%Bottom 14% | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+10% | 82 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg+14% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 17.4 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button; IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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