MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9). 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.315 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Carbon grey Glacier White | Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC298 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 7.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested 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
Model Number 015UK -
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