In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) and MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
---|---|---|
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.6 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm |
Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.3 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | - |
Colour | Shadow black | Multi-colour gradient |
DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
---|---|---|
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
---|---|---|
Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 24 MB |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
---|---|---|
Max RAM Supported | 24 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 | 1 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
---|
AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
---|---|---|
Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | Dynamic Boost |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, fixed focus | - |
Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
Audio Features | Smart Amp, Nahimic audio | Nahimic sound technology |
VR Ready | Yes | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
---|---|---|
Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8111 |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Technology | Lithium polymer | 3-cell lithium polymer |
---|---|---|
Battery Capacity (Size) | 71 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 7.8 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
---|---|---|
Output | 230 Watt | 240 Watt |
INPUT | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
---|---|---|
Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad | 1.7mm travel distance |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
---|---|---|
Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On) 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Home Advanced |
---|---|---|
Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) |
---|
Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
---|---|---|
Integrated Options | Accelerometer | - |
Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | - |
Features | Administrator password, power-on password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Express | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Compliant Standards | Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
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 | - | 297UK |