MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK 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

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish minimalist design

strong gaming performance

comfortable keyboard layout

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

moderate battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Core black Black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
BATTERY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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