EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P15 (20SUS07V00-3034-229572)
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- Lenovo ThinkPad P15 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a lot better graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad P15 is lighter.
- ThinkPad P15 has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 (20SUS07V00-3034-229572)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | Lenovo ThinkPad P15 (20SUS07V00-3034-229572) |
|---|---|
| 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 i7-10750H |
| 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 | Quadro T1000 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 6.05 lbs (2.74 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 | |
| 2x 2000gb SSD | 2x 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | November 13, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,299.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,299.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 54 min agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. |
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P15 vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is an okay value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is decent well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good AMD CPU and a lot of memory for its price. Only Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is ok could be better. It is light enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 96GB RAM, 2X 2TB 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: 4TB (2x 2TB) PCIe 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: B0HRBY4TL9
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 (20SUS07V00-3034-229572) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 is a laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 6.05 lbs (2.74 kg). The 2x 8000gb SSD storage is a superb amount. Only Full HD resolution is mediocre for the 15″ IPS screen.
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Workstation FHD & IPS Laptop (Intel i7-10750H 6-Core, 64GB RAM, 2x8TB PCIe SSD, Quadro T1000, 15.6", (1920x1080), FP Reader, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, Backlit KB, Webcam, Win11P) w/Hub…
15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 720p HD Webcam, Fingerprint Security System, Backlit Full Size (10 Key) Keyboard, .
Intel Core i7-10750H Hexa Core 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H 2.60GHz Processor (upto 5 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Core ) ; NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .
64GB DDR4 SODIMM; 170W Power Supply, 4-Cell 94 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
2x8TB PCIe NVMe SSD (16TB available storage); 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, SDXC Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Pro-64.,
Includes Dockztorm USB Hub
ASIN: B09KSB3RDK