MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 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 2.6 kg 2.315 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Titanium grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x M.2 Card (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB)
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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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