Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) and MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Shadow black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 5 technology
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 - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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