EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
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Comparison summary
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a lot superior processor.
- 18″ has a bigger screen. For carrying EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- 18″ has a larger SSD for storage.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| 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 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $6,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $6,999.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a fine value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is decent well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an outstanding AMD processor and a lot of memory for its price. Merely Quad HD Plus resolution is not the best for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is satisfactory. It is portable enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 96GB RAM, 8TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" QHD+ 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-Level Panel
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 128MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0HRBY33JG
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 good but could be higher. 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