In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
sleek, portable design
robust build quality
advanced cooling system
premium price point
average battery life
noisy under load
limited port selection
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm | 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS |
| Colour | Core black | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | Mobile Intel HM175 |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung |
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| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | Max-Q design |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Output: Harman audio technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 4 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A |
| INPUT | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) |
- |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.0 USB 2.0 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| 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 GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington mini security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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