EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID26)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming however EVOC offers better value.
- For performance EVOC has a better performing processor.
- EVOC has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a better performing graphics card.
- EVOC features a bigger display. For portability 2026 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- EVOC has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID26)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID26) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13900HX |
| 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 5080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) | 7.25 lbs (3.29 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | 15.59 x 10.95 x 0.98 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (39.6 x 27.81 x 2.49 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 24000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 26, 2026 | June 5, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $6,779.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $6,779.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID26)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / HIDevolution EVOC 17″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is fine well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, however a decent amount of memory for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is good for the 16″ 240 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is ok leaves room for improvement. It is very light at only 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 16" QHD+ OLED, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" QHD+ (2560x1600) OLED, 240hz, 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 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: 4TB 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: B0HFSXRC7X
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID26) summary
HIDevolution EVOC is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The 24000gb SSD storage is a great amount. Only Quad HD resolution is weak for the 17-inch 240 Hz screen. It is portable at only 7.25 lbs (3.29 kg).