MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) 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 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). 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.

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p 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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
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)
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology 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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