Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Comparison summary
- EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ is hands-down better laptop but Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a bit better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 has a lot better performing processor. 2026 MSI contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 comes with Windows and 2026 MSI with Windows 11 Home.
- For carrying 2026 MSI is lighter and more compact in size.
- 2026 MSI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) | 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 275HX | 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 | |
| - | 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) | |
| 14.3 x 9.92 x 0.82 inches | 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.79 inches |
| (36.32 x 25.2 x 2.08 cm) | (35.41 x 24.61 x 2.01 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 5, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,699.00 | $5,845.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,699.00 | $5,845.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ)
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 / EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel CPU, however not as much memory 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 display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is acceptable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell, Backlit KYB, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Ant-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[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: B0HCQGBS4M
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 16″ (Stealth) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top 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 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD Plus resolution is okay for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is fine. It is very lightweight at only 4.39 lbs (1.99 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WF-002US (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB RAM, 8TB 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: 8TB 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: B0HFT1RG4G