EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison summary
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a lot better performing processor. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 contains more memory.
- 2026 MSI comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For portability ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 4000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 7, 2026 | September 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,795.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,795.00 | $6,399.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX 5000 Ada Generation graphics card which is underwhelming for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement. It is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF73YGSR