MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)

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In depth comparison and review of MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) and Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH). 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.

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MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 35.81 cm x 26.35 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Core black Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
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 GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
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 GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 AMD Radeon RX 6700M / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 10 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate
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 audio Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio, super linear speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Realtek RTL8125BG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps, easy tool inbox
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, 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 GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Force sensor
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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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