Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ is hands-down better laptop however ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 offers better value.
- For performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a better performing processor. 2025 MSI has more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 comes with Windows and 2025 MSI with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance 2025 MSI has a lot better graphics card.
- 2025 MSI has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- 2025 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying 2025 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2025 MSI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 15.74 x 11.41 x 0.94 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (39.98 x 28.98 x 2.39 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 7, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,149.00 | $7,895.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,149.00 | $7,895.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 32 min agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is passable for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is passable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch 600 nits 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor :Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz, P-cores up to 5.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 24 MB Cache)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 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 manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HD2BGJDC
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is ok great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor, but decent RAM for its price. 5k resolution is excellent for the 18″ 120 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is fine. It is portable at only 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3HWIG-028US (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 96GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" UHD+ 120Hz, Windows 11 Pro) 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 9 365 10 Cores (2.0GHz-5.0GHz, 24MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0H6GX34TD