EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ offers more memory.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a superior graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2025 ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For portability 2026 MSI is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 260 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 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 | 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 16000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | January 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $7,849.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $7,849.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 6 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 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 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD Plus resolution is okay for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is fine. 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
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF 18″ (FA808UH-RS74) summary
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best AMD processor, but decent memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card that is not the best great for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. The 16000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Just Full HD Plus resolution is poor for the 18″ 144 Hz display. It is very light at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
HIDevolution [2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 18" FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level, 3.8 GHz Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Core - 16 Thread Processor, 3.8 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.1 GHz), 16 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 w/ 8 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 18" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 144Hz IPS-Level Display Gaming Laptop by adding Gelid GC Extreme on CPU + GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--128 GB (2 x 64 GB) of fast DDR5 5600MHz dual channel system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease
Operating system: Windows 11 Home. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.
ASIN: B0FPD9YSPB