EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- Gigabyte AERO 17 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance AERO 17 has a better performing graphics card.
- AERO 17 has a higher resolution screen (4k).
- AERO 17 features a bigger display. For portability 2026 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- AERO 17 has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-12900HK |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | 15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | March 8, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / Gigabyte AERO 17 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 fine but could be higher. 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
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary
Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is acceptable for the 17-inch 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W
Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)
DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage
Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2
AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45
Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers
I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack
ASIN: B09TVD5CGS