MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG). 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.

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

efficient thermal management

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-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 GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
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 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti AMD Radeon RX 6800S / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features MSI OverBoost technology AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, 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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