In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.6 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Shadow black | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 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 | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | - |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| 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 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | Yes | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 71 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 230 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | - |
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| 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 (82K8) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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 | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, 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 |
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