EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
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Comparison summary
- 18″ offers better bang for your buck.
- For performance 18″ has a lot superior processor.
- For displaying graphics 18″ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- 18″ has a bigger screen. For portability EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- 16″ has a larger SSD for storage.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2x 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | November 11, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,999.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top 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 okay for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is okay. It is very lightweight at only 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WF-002US (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB RAM, 8TB 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: 8TB 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: B0HFT1RG4G
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is an okay value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is decent well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good AMD CPU and a lot of memory for its price. Only Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is ok could be better. It is light enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 96GB RAM, 2X 2TB 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 9955HX3D 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 128MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 4TB (2x 2TB) PCIe 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: B0HRBY4TL9