MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4). 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 GL63 8SE (093UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

responsive 120Hz display

adequate cooling system

robust build quality

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Onyx black
DISPLAY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2400 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Microphone input
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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