Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana). 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 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 GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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Difference between Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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 GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 5 technology
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 - 1 year
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