Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3ivsMSI GE66 Raider

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Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
IdeaPad Gaming 3i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i delivers respectable performance, especially with CPU-intensive games running smoothly at high settings.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i's build quality is decent, offering a sturdy laptop despite some design flaws.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i's display offers a smooth gaming experience with high refresh rate and respectable resolution.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i offers high-end ports, great keyboard, and decent battery life as key features.
MSI
MSI GE66 Raider
GE66 Raider

Quick Stats

The MSI GE66 Raider delivers impressive performance with its RTX 3080 GPU and Core i7 processor.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a sleek design with clean lines for a premium build feel.
The display's high refresh rate is overkill for gaming, but suitable for content creation and general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts impressive features including RTX 3080 GPU, 360Hz display, and per-key RGB keyboard.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Winner
#420
MSI GE66 Raider
#425
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#550
MSI GE66 Raider
#227
Winner
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#262
Winner
MSI GE66 Raider
#535
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#474
MSI GE66 Raider
#159
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#714
Winner
MSI GE66 Raider
#791
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#548
Winner
MSI GE66 Raider
#804

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
MSI MSI GE66 Raider
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i9-10980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 130W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i

Strengths

The laptop has a relatively cheap design, but Lenovo gives you maximum utility with the gaming 3i.
The keyboard is great and essential for a comfortable experience.
The display focuses on what gamers care about most, which is a high refresh rate (60Hz) and a respectable resolution (1920x1080).
The laptop's general performance and thermals are quite respectable.

Weaknesses

The design build is relatively cheap and finicky.
Color scaling on the display is very poor.
Battery life is pretty average.
The speakers are pretty underwhelming and sound flat.

MSI GE66 Raider

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i is an entry-level gaming laptop that aims to provide a comfortable gaming experience without breaking the bank. With a 12th generation i7 chip and up to 8GB RAM, it's capable of handling demanding games like Doom Eternal and Guild Wars 2 at high settings. However, compromises are made elsewhere, including poor color scaling and average battery life.

MSI GE66 Raider

The MSI GE66 Raider is a force to be reckoned with in the world of gaming laptops. This titanium blue powerhouse boasts an RTX 3080 GPU, an i7-10870H Intel processor, and a wealth of I/O options. The clean design and chiseled edges give it a sleek look, but don't let its appearance fool you - this laptop is built for performance. With impressive multi-core and single-threaded clock speeds, the MSI GE66 Raider is poised to deliver top-notch gaming experiences. But can it live up to expectations?

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