EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Comparison summary
- Studio 2 is the better value option.
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ has a better performing processor.
- 2025 MSI comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 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 Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2025 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) |
|---|---|
| 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 i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.74 x 11.41 x 0.94 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (39.98 x 28.98 x 2.39 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 23, 2026 | April 16, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,299.00 | $4,150.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,299.00 | $4,150.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI is attractively priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is exceptional for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. 5k resolution is impressive for the 18″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine. It is lightweight at only 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3HWIG-028US (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 64GB 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: 64GB (2x 32GB) 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: B0H6GZV476
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card that is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is subpar for the 14-inch monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English, French Keyboard
Intel Core i7 2.50 GHz processor provides lightning fast speed and peak performance for the toughest of tasks and games
With 64 GB LPDDR5X of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZZT9K