Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) vs EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI is hands-down winner while also being better priced.
- For performance MSI Vector 16 HX AI has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and MSI Vector 16 HX AI with Windows 11 Home.
- For graphics performance MSI Vector 16 HX AI has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying MSI Vector 16 HX AI is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) | EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI |
|---|---|
| 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 9 275HX |
| 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 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 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 | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 8, 2023 | August 3, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $5,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,899.11 | $5,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI 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 MSI Vector 16 HX AI summary
EXcaliberPC MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a fairly priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is ok great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a decent Intel processor, but plenty of RAM for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is decent for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
EXCaliberPC (2025 MSI Release) Vector 16 HX AI RTX 5080 Flex Edition (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 16" QHD+ 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" QHD+ (2560x1600) Wide View Angle 240Hz Thin Bezel 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 Cores (2.1GHz-5.4GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB PCIe 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: B0FCRYYPMR