Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK). 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 S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

efficient thermal management

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.23 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Onyx grey Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6800S / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, e-camera shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 10.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
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
Model Number - 008UK
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