Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Brushed aluminium
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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. 120 Hz 60 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 Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
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 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 120 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) MSI GF63 10SCSR (1055UK Thin)
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, RapidCharge Cooler Boost technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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