Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK). 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 S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim and lightweight design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

higher price point

MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) 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 heavy

expensive

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.79 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Slate grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
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
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Boost SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
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 - 2 years
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