MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4). 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.

MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Onyx black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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