ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 (GZ302EAC-XS99) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Comparison summary
- ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 is the better value option.
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a bit better performing processor. ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 has more memory.
- ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a lot better graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 is lighter.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 (GZ302EAC-XS99)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 (GZ302EAC-XS99) | EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 13.4″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2200gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 8, 2026 | September 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $8,195.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $8,195.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Compare ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ vs other 2-in-1 laptops:
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 (GZ302EAC-XS99) summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 is a portable gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It is quite hefty at 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg). The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a decent amount of RAM for its price. It has the Radeon 8060S video card which is not the best well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Just Quad HD resolution is not the best for the 13-inch IPS monitor. The 2200gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Limited Kojima Productions Edition 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop 13.4" 2.5K 180Hz Nebula Display (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD, Backlit KB, WiFi 7, Win 11 Pro)
Limited Edition- Kojima Productions Edition, developed in collaboration with Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima and visionary artist Yoji Shinkawa, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP incorporates Ludens- the symbol of "those who play".
Custom Design- The ROG Flow Z13-KJP features a KJP-themed Armoury Crate interface, providing centralized control over performance modes, cooling profiles, and lighting customization—enhanced with design elements inspired by Ludens.
Powerful Performance- Powered by a Zen 5 Gen Ryzen AI Max+ 395 3.00GHz Processor (upto 5.1 GHz, 50 NPU TOPS, 64MB Cache, 16-Cores, 32-Threads) with AMD Radeon 8060S RDNA 3.5 graphics.
Fast Multitasking & Expanded Connectivity- Features 1TB 2230 PCIe NVMe SSD, 128GB OnBoard LPDDR5X 8000 quad-channel RAM dynamically balances the integrated CPU and GPU. Smooth multitasking with low-latency memory, Bluetooth 5.4, Webcam, Island Style Backlit Keyboard, 2 USB 4.0 Type-C, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and a Micro SD card reader (UHS-II).
Superior Display & Visual Experience- Take in the brilliance with a 13.4" Touchscreen Nebula Display (2.5K 180Hz IPS WQXGA 2560x1600) with a flexible 170° kickstand that adapts effortlessly to create, game, and work on the go.
Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0H121LG9P
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a good value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card which is passable for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an exceptional AMD CPU plus lots of memory for its price. Just Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is okay. It is reasonably weighted enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 96GB RAM, 8TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" QHD+ 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-Level Panel
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 64MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0HJ39R9W3