MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). 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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

premium price tag

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
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 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine technology, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ 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 - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Other Comparisons with MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: