Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider). 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 Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

spacious 17-inch screen

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy for portability

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Titanium blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
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 Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 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 Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
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 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI GE66 11UG (096UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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