Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth). 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 Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

spacious 17-inch screen

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, portable design

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK 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 DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes 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, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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