Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US
Comparison summary
- 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US is the better value option.
- For performance 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US has a bit better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US with Windows 11 Home.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For graphics performance 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US has a bit better performing graphics card.
- For carrying 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) | EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| 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 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | (35.69 x 28.4 x 2.84 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 8, 2023 | August 10, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $5,449.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $5,449.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 31 min agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US vs other Intel i9 laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 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, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF46M35M
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US summary
EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti video card which is mediocre great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Just Full HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16-inch 144 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is adequate but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US Pro Extreme (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 16" FHD+ 144Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" FHD+ (1920x1200) IPS-Level 144Hz 45% NTSC
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 20 Cores (1.8GHz-5.2GHz, 30MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 4TB 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: B0FLKK33YB