EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) vs HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID25)
Comparison summary
- HIDevolution EVOC 17″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a lot better performing processor.
- EVOC 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 superior graphics card.
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For portability EVOC is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- EVOC has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID25)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) | HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID25) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 96gb |
| 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″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 7.25 lbs (3.29 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 15.59 x 10.95 x 0.98 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (39.6 x 27.81 x 2.49 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 4000gb SSD | 16000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 7, 2026 | September 25, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,795.00 | $5,529.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,795.00 | $5,529.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID25)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / HIDevolution EVOC 17″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a fine value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is passable for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant AMD CPU plus lots of memory for its price. Only Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. Your 2x 4000gb SSD storage is okay. It is light enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 96GB RAM, 2X 4TB 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 9955HX 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 64MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) 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: B0HJ34Q2Q9
HIDevolution EVOC 17″ (EV-X3701A-HX-HID25) summary
HIDevolution EVOC is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 video card which is not the best for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 16000gb SSD storage is an outstanding amount. Just Quad HD resolution is unimpressive for the 17″ 240 Hz screen. It is lightweight at only 7.25 lbs (3.29 kg).