MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY). 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 Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

decent thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

ample port selection

fast SSD storage

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Chameleon blue
DISPLAY MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (UHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3 -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (blue)
Features Per-key RGB, marked WASD Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home FreeDOS
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo Gaming M100 RGB mouse
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 012UK -
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