EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming but Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ is a better deal.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- Legion Pro has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- For graphics performance Legion Pro has a bit faster graphics card.
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying Legion Pro is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900HX |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 14.31 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (36.35 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | May 22, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $6,699.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $6,699.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / Lenovo Legion Pro 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
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion Pro is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 video card which is brilliant great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16-inch 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine could be better. It is quite hefty at 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, HDMI, RGB Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Win 11 Pro
[High Speed RAM And Enormous Space] 64GB DDR5 high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
[Processor] Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor (24 Cores, 32 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 1.6 GHz, Up to 5.8 GHz Turbo Frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6)
[Display] 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
[Tech Specs] 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 4 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps), 1 x Power connector, RGB Backlit Keyboard, RGB Lighting Strip, Touchpad, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6
[Operating System] Windows 11 Pro - Organize open apps with pre-configured layouts to optimize productivity, Navigate with more intuitive experience to get things done, Collaborate with teams with more features
ASIN: B0D2PHSHFP