EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ (C94FDUTABA)
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Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance 2026 MSI has a better performing processor.
- HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a superior graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ (C94FDUTABA)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ (C94FDUTABA) |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 7 255HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | - |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Generation |
| 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) | - |
| 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 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 14, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,595.00 | $8,705.05 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,595.00 | $8,705.05 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 50 min agoOnly 1 new offer left 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 agoOnly 1 new offer left 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″ / HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is an adequately priced Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card which is fine great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an exceptional AMD CPU and decent RAM for its price. Just Quad HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 18″ 240 Hz display. The 2x 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable. It is reasonably weighted enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB 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: 64GB (2x 32GB) 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: B0HJ3CMZ4P
HP ZBook Fury G1i 16″ (C94FDUTABA) summary
HP ZBook Fury G1i is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Generation video card that is unimpressive well-suited for playing games. Just WQXGA resolution is not the best for the 16-inch monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is adequate but could be higher.
HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Mobile Workstation - WQXGA - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - Meteor Silver - Intel WM880 Chip - 2560 x 1600 - Windows 11 Pro - RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell Generation wit
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 255HX
Processor Core: Icosa-core (20 Core)
ASIN: B0GP8F7Q3V