Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26 cm x 2.35 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Storm grey Titanium grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
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 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK 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 3200 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 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 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 E-camera shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Nahimic audio Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 300 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (data only)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
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), 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 16ITHg6 (82K6) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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