EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS002YUS)
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is hands-down winner and offers more value.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- 2026 MSI has Windows 11 Home, which is better than Windows 10 Pro that is in Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a lot faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (4k).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS002YUS)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS002YUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-11950H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 6.33 lbs (2.87 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 14.8 x 9.9 x 0.96 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (37.59 x 25.15 x 2.44 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | January 1, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,000.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS002YUS)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS002YUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 is a touchscreen laptop with Windows 10 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 6.33 lbs (2.87 kg). 4k resolution is fantastic for the 15″ display. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 20YS002YUS 15.6" Touchscreen Notebook - 4K UHD - 3840 x 2160 - Intel Core i9 11th Gen i9-11950H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.60 GHz - 32 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD - Black
With 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
15.6" display with 3840 x 2160 resolution showcases movies, games and photos with impressive clarity
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Up to 16 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
Windows 10 Pro comes with improved 2 x 2 snapping, helps you make more productive at work
ASIN: B09JFL9W5G