Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is outright winner and a better deal.
- The laptops have different operating systems, Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ has Windows and 2026 MSI has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a better graphics card.
- For portability 2026 MSI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI offers more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| 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 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 6, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,369.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,369.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 21 min agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz monitor. Your 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display :16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz ; 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: B0HLB431T1
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best well-suited for gaming. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD Plus resolution is good for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is very light at only 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WF-002US (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16" QHD+ OLED, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" QHD+ (2560x1600) OLED, 240hz, 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 16 Cores (1.6GHz-4.9GHz, 18MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 Memory | Hard Drive: 1TB PCIe 4.0 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: B0HFSSNSY2