Comparison of EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

Comparison summary

  • EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro is hands-down better laptop for gaming however ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell offers better value.
  • For performance 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a better performing processor. It also has more memory.
  • For graphics performance 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a lot better graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
  • 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
  • 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

2026 modelHigh resolution
2026 model120hz screenHigh resolution

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EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 ProLenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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96gb64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5070 TiQuadro RTX 3000
Screen size
18″16″
Screen resolution
Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)
Weight
7.05 lbs (3.2 kg)6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.71 x 11.73 x 1.38 inches14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches
(39.9 x 29.79 x 3.51 cm)(36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
8000gb SSD4000gb SSD
Release date
July 23, 2026August 26, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$8,295.00$6,099.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$8,295.00$6,099.00
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Laptop Dimensions

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.73 in
29.79 cm
Thickness: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)

14.37 in
36.5 cm
10.31 in
26.19 cm
Thickness: 0.97 in (2.46 cm)

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16″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommendedRTX PRO 2000 Blackwell GPU2026 model64 GB RAMThinTouchscreen
$5,099.00
18″
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18″
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EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro summary

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro is a Windows gaming laptop. It has a very good Intel CPU plus a lot of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card which is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Quad HD resolution is lackluster for the 18-inch monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is adequate. It is light at only 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg).

EXCaliberPC [2026] ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro Extreme (Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 96GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 18" 2.5K 300Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop

Display: 18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 300Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7

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 ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC

ASIN: B0HB5QZC1W

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an adequate Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 video card which is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 4000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 4TB SSD)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)

RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4

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 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB 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: B0HGP4LCXB

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell