MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2). 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.

MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

robust build quality

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Titanium blue-black Shadow black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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