MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). 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.

MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy for portability

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

affordable price point

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest build quality

heavyweight design

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Titanium blue Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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