EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″ vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″ is a better laptop for gaming however Studio 2 offers better value.
- For performance 83F500M0US has a lot better performing processor.
- 83F500M0US comes with Windows 11 Home and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 83F500M0US has a lot better performing graphics card.
- 83F500M0US has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- 83F500M0US features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″ | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.67 lbs (2.57 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.35 x 10.86 x 1.05 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (36.45 x 27.58 x 2.67 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,599.99 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,599.99 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 38 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 17 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US 16″ summary
EXcaliberPC 83F500M0US is a good value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable Intel processor, though less RAM than the competition for its price. WQXGA resolution is decent for the 16″ 240 Hz monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is decent could be better. It is quite hefty at 5.67 lbs (2.57 kg).
EXCaliberPC (2026) Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Intel Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 16" 240Hz OLED, Windows 11) - 83F500M0US
Display: 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz OLED Glossy Display (100% DCI-P3)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 6400MHz | Hard Drive: 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1 Year USA Warranty
ASIN: B0HQ59B4CY
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is weak for the 14-inch 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH