EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K0UTABA)
Comparison summary
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a better performing processor.
- HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ 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).
- ZBook Fury G1i is thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K0UTABA)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K0UTABA) |
|---|---|
| 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 265HX |
| 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 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 7.76 lbs (3.52 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 15.9 x 11.4 x 1.06 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (40.39 x 28.96 x 2.69 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 14, 2026 | August 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,595.00 | $5,036.20 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,595.00 | $5,036.20 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 17 min agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ (CP3K0UTABA)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / HP ZBook Fury G1i 18″ 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 adequate. 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 18″ (CP3K0UTABA) summary
HP ZBook Fury G1i is a laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor for its price. The laptop is quite light at only 7.76 lbs (3.52 kg). Only WQXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 18-inch 165 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher.
HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" Mobile Workstation - WQXGA - 165 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX - vPro Technology - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - Meteor Silver - Intel WM880 Chip - 2560 x 1600 - Windows 11 Pro - RTX Pro 20
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 265HX
Processor Core: Icosa-core (20 Core)
ASIN: B0HCBJQGW3