MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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.

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, portable design

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

expensive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.81 cm x 26.35 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Core black Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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, MSI True Colour Technology, 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 GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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 - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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 Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio, super linear speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G Realtek RTL8125BG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 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 GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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 GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
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 GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) 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, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHA7 (82UH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Force sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ 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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