MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY). 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 GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) 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

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Output: Harman audio technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A
INPUT MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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