MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB). 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 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 15ARH7 (82SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

affordable gaming option

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 55.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 8.5 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.315 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Titanium grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
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 120 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, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 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 15ARH7 (82SB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 15ARH7 (82SB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.1 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
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 15ARH7 (82SB)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x M.2 Card (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 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
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 Boost, self-healing BIOS
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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