MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD). 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 GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

ample port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.88 cm x 26.235 cm x 1.999 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Core black Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 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 GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera 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 Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 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
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