EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor. 2026 MSI offers more memory.
- 2026 MSI comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a lot superior graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 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 7 255HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 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 | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 3, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,191.19 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,191.19 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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 video card that is fine 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 enough RAM for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is reasonable for the 16″ 240 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine 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, 64GB RAM, 2TB 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: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 Memory | Hard Drive: 2TB 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: B0HFSTMDV5
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card that is underwhelming well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is excellent for the 16″ IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor:Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
Memory: 32 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB 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: B0GVGDFR5G