Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

robust build quality

good port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), storm grey (top) Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, e-camera 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 Output: Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 300 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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 - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 489UK
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