Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)

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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 GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse). 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 GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
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 2.39 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Slate grey Titanium grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 165 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, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
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 GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, RGB LED backlight Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
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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