Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

relatively expensive

average battery life

heavy for portability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Shadow black Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 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 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ 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
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