In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) and Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF). 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 Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.23 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) |
| Colour | Black | Onyx grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Thin bezel design | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 24 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| 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 ALC3306 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 Card |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 99.99 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 11.3 hours |
| Battery Run Time | - | Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 11.3 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 150 Watt | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Red backlighting | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI |
| Memory Card Reader | - | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) | Lenovo Legion S7 16IAH7 (82TF) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Super Rapid Charge |
| 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 - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
| Model Number | 843UK | - |
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