Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.357 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover) Titanium grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic 3D audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
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 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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