Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

ample port selection

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

noisy under load

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.256 cm x 26.061 cm x 2.575 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) Titanium grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, e-camera shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H Realtek RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 300 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 5 technology
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 Limited warranty - 1 year
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