Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

affordable gaming option

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 55.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 8.5 cm -
Weight 2.315 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Onyx grey Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.1 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x M.2 Card (0 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 489UK
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