EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down better laptop but Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor. 2026 MSI contains more memory.
- 2026 MSI comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
- For carrying 2026 MSI is lighter and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches | 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) | (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 26, 2026 | August 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $5,599.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,999.00 | $5,599.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an excellent Intel processor, but not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is fine for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Ant-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HD2CTGKG