Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Comparison

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16 inches | December 2024

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In this review, we will be comparing MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, two laptops from Honor and Lenovo. Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 was introduced to market in December 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 was launched in February 2022. As you can see, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is 2 years older than MagicBook X16 Plus 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 Key Specs

Launched in December 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 220H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
356.2 x 250.1 x 17.9 mm (14.02 x 9.85 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
317.7 x 226.9 x 17.9 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 over Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.3% vs ~78.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 8.1 mm	2.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU FLOPS	1.9 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 over Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Weight	1.24 kg vs 1.79 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Launch Dates	December 2024 vs February 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR4X vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Surface Area	891 cm2 (138.1 inches2)	721 cm2 (111.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.3%	~78.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~8.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black, Gray

Comparison of the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 External Dimensions

Weight

MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 weighs 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 5 220H	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	12 (4P + 8E)	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core 5 220H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.9 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	4.27 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 has a FLOPS value of 1.9 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 40GB 48GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025	Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3
CPU	Intel Core 5 220H	Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025|Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh 75 Wh	39.3 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 / 100 W

Moreover, the MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 60 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's39 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the MagicBook X16 Plus 2025's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 have USB Type-C ports. MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 feature an HDMI port. MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 nor ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No