EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down better laptop though ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance 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 ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a 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 | |
| 96gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 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 | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 15, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,395.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 2 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 3 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 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an acceptable Intel processorand less than ideal memory for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16″ IPS display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) Non-Touch, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 4TB 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: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 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: B0GVGGFBS8