In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 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 | 2.1 kg | 2.315 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) |
| Colour | Core black | Onyx grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level | Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 2 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | 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 | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 AX1675 | M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 240 Watt | 170 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | 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 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| 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 | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (82SB) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | 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 |
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