EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
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Comparison summary
- 2026 MSI is the better value option.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ has a lot better performing processor. 2026 MSI has more memory.
- ROG Strix SCAR has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix SCAR has a lot better graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- ROG Strix SCAR features a bigger display. For carrying 2026 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ROG Strix SCAR has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | 15.75 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (40 x 29.21 x 3.81 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | October 17, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $6,329.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $6,329.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD Plus resolution is good for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement. It is very light at only 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WF-002US (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16" QHD+ OLED, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" QHD+ (2560x1600) OLED, 240hz, 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 16 Cores (1.6GHz-4.9GHz, 18MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 Memory | Hard Drive: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0HFSSNSY2
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR is a fairly priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is outstanding well-suited for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, though enough RAM for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is portable at only 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18.4" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, GeForce RTX 4090 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit KYB, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6, Win11Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6X Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), Integrated Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
18.4" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate WQXGA Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5MH4SK