MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC). 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 GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

heavy design

Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim and lightweight design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Boost
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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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