MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2). 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

robust build quality

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Titanium grey Shadow black
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3D audio Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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