Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Comparison summary
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a lot better performing processor. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and 2026 MSI with Windows 11 Home.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For portability ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) | EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-13950HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX 5000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2x 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 3, 2024 | September 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $7,999.00 | $6,795.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $7,999.00 | $6,795.00 |
| 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 (21FA002BUS)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ vs other Intel i9 laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a fairly priced Windows laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB 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: B0CF73YGSR
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Vector) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a fine value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is passable for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant AMD CPU plus lots of memory for its price. Only Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. Your 2x 4000gb SSD storage is okay. It is light enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 96GB RAM, 2X 4TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" QHD+ 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-Level Panel
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 64MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) 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: B0HJ34Q2Q9