Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

lightweight and portable

high-speed SSD storage

vivid 144Hz display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.615 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11375H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
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 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Dragon Gaming Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI Stealth 15M (A11UEK)
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, RapidCharge Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 071UK
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