In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD). 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 | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 35.6 cm x 26.42 cm x 2.615 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminum |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Black (bottom), storm grey (top) |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | Fixed focus, e-camera shutter |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic audio |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8111H |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 7.3 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Slots | - | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) |
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| Interfaces | 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 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ITH6H (82JD) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) |
| 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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