EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming but MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ is a better deal.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- Raider GE78HX 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 2026 MSI has a faster graphics card.
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying Raider GE78HX is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Raider GE78HX has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13980HX |
| 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 4080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 17″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 14.9 x 11.73 x 1.13 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (37.85 x 29.79 x 2.87 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 2x 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | April 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $7,259.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $8,295.00 | $7,259.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ 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
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ summary
MSI Raider GE78HX is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, though enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card which is unimpressive for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The 2x 8000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Only WQXGA resolution is mediocre for the 17-inch 240 Hz screen. It is portable at only 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg).
msi Raider GE78HX 17.0" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX, 64GB DDR5, 2x8TB PCIe SSD RAID 0 (16TB), GeForce RTX 4080 12GB, Thunderbolt 4, RGB KYB, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro) w/Dockztorm Dock
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. 17.0" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate IPS-level Display; Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 1080p Full HD Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i9-13980HX 】 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Dark Grey Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2x8TB PCIe NVMe SSD RAID 0 (16TB available storage); 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 2 USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, SD Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0C3XWGTPL