Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)

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Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider). 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 Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

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Difference between Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Slate grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, RGB LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE, Rapid Charge Pro SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.03 W/kg (body), 0.03 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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