Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming however ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 offers better value.
- For performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a better performing processor. 2025 MSI has more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 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 slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 MSI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | 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 7 366H | 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 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 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 24, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,449.00 | $6,695.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,449.00 | $6,695.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is not the best for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is exceptional for the 16-inch IPS screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro, 16C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dimensions: Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D) 9.87 - 15.8mm x 354.40mm x 241.2mm / 0.39 - 0.62ʺ x 13.95ʺ x 9.49ʺ Weight: Starting at less than 2kg/ 4.41lbs
[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: B0HFTC272B
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI 18″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI is a fair 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 fine 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