EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K2UTABA)
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is outright better laptop though ZBook Fury G1i gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot superior processor.
- ZBook Fury G1i has Windows 11 Pro, which is better and safer than Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- 2026 MSI features a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 MSI has a larger SSD for storage.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K2UTABA)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K2UTABA) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 265HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | - |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $7,679.81 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $7,679.81 |
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Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ 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
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K2UTABA) summary
HP ZBook Fury G1i is a laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is weak for the 18-inch 165 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is ok could be better.
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" Mobile Workstation - WQXGA - 165 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX - vPro Technology - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - Meteor Silver - Intel WM880 Chip - 2560 x 1600 - Windows 11 Pro - RTX Pro 40
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 265HX
Processor Core: Icosa-core (20 Core)
ASIN: B0HNLVYR66