EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0MG1-M000S0)
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Comparison summary
- 2026 ASUS TUF offers better bang for your buck.
- For performance 2026 ASUS TUF has a lot superior processor. It also contains more memory.
- 2026 ASUS TUF has Windows 11 Pro, which is better and safer than Windows 11 Home that is in EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″.
- For displaying graphics 2026 ASUS TUF has a better performing graphics card.
- 2026 MSI features a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 ASUS TUF has a bigger screen. For portability 2026 MSI is lighter.
- 2026 MSI has a larger SSD for storage.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0MG1-M000S0)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0MG1-M000S0) |
|---|---|
| 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 8940HX |
| 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 5070 |
| 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) | 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,089.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,089.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 56 min agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. |
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / HIDevolution 2026 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 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
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0MG1-M000S0) summary
HIDevolution 2026 ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU which is not the best for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Full HD Plus resolution is mediocre for the 18-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is very light at only 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
HIDevolution [2026] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808PP 18" FHD+ 144Hz IPS, 2.4 GHz Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16 Core - 32 Thread Processor, 2.4 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz), 64 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 w/ 8 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 18" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU + CPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--2 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 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff.
ASIN: B0HDX3ZW1F