Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US
Comparison summary
- AERO 17 gives you more for your money.
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US has a better processor. It also has more memory.
- AERO 17 has Windows 11 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 11 Home that is in 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US.
- When it comes to graphics 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US has a lot better graphics card.
- 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US features a higher resolution screen (5k).
- 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US offers a larger screen. For carrying AERO 17 is lighter and more compact in size.
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) | EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-12900HK | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches | 15.74 x 11.41 x 0.94 inches |
| (39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm) | (39.98 x 28.98 x 2.39 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 8, 2022 | March 21, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,599.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $6,599.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US
Compare Gigabyte AERO 17 / EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US vs other gaming laptops:
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary
Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 4k resolution is unimpressive for the 17″ 120 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W
Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)
DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage
Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2
AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45
Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers
I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack
ASIN: B09TVD5CGS
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US is a Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is ok for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't come with the top AMD processor, but a good amount of memory for its price. 5k resolution is okay for the 18″ 120 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is lightweight at only 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 96GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" UHD+ 120Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 12 Cores (2.0GHz-5.1GHz, 24MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0G383N89J