Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ). 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 15IHU6 (82K1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

good thermal management

full hd display

upgradable memory and storage

average battery life

plastic build quality

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Shadow black Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming 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 Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
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Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro 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 - 621UK
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