MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

premium price tag

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
73 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.47 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3 NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 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 Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready 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 - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 295UK -
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