MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF). 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 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

fast SSD storage

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Titanium grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 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 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.3 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 11.3 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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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