Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Shadow black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC298
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) 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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
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
Model Number - 015UK
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