EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is hands-down better laptop for gaming however 2025 MSI offers better value.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- 2025 MSI comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 2025 MSI has a lot better graphics card.
- 2025 MSI has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- 2025 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying 2025 MSI is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.74 x 11.41 x 0.94 inches | 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches |
| (39.98 x 28.98 x 2.39 cm) | (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 30, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $6,349.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $6,349.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is satisfactory great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though decent RAM for its price. 5k resolution is satisfactory for the 18″ 120 Hz monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is good could be better. It is easy to carry at only 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3HWIG-028US (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 96GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" UHD+ 120Hz, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10 Cores (2.0GHz-5.0GHz, 24MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0H6GN9N6D
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, however decent memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card that is underwhelming great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16″ 120 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HGGRNXBC