In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB). 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 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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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 | 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details | - | 55.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 8.5 cm |
Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.315 kg |
Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) |
Colour | Titanium blue | Onyx grey |
DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 45% NTSC |
Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer |
PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 6-core |
Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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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 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M |
Max Monitors Supported | - | 2 external monitor(s) |
Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
Gaming | - | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, fixed focus |
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 | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic audio |
VR Ready | Yes | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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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 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | M.2 Card |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Technology | 4-cell | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 60 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 13.1 hours |
Battery Run Time | - | Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.1 hours |
AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | - | 170 Watt |
INPUT | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Per-key RGB | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card (0 free) |
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Interfaces | LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home - English |
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MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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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, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS |
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 |