# A real-world comparison between Lenovo's ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 and 16p Gen 6 (with photos!)

DevFeed: [A real-world comparison between Lenovo's ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 and 16p Gen 6 (with photos!)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-real-world-comparison-between-lenovo-s-thinkbook-16p-gen-2-and-16p-gen-6-with-photos-38576.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.jakelee.co.uk/thinkbook-gen-2-and-6-comparison/>)

Author: Jake Lee

Published: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: comparison

Language: en

Sources: [Jake Lee's Programming Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jake-lee-s-programming-blog.md>)

Topics: [lenovo](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/lenovo.md>), [Benchmark](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmark.md>), [3dmark](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/3dmark.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [pcie](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pcie.md>), [Programming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/programming.md>)

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## AI overview

A real-world comparison of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 and Gen 6 examines specifications, photos, benchmarks, storage performance, and gaming results. The author reports substantial improvements in SSD and 3DMark performance, while noting that benchmark results may not fully represent everyday use.

## Source excerpt

I recently replaced my aging Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 with a Gen 6, so here's benchmarks, side-by-side photos, and general notes on their differences!