MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG). 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 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

efficient thermal management

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Carbon grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 AMD Radeon RX 6800S / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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 035UK -
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