Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). 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.

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 Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 2.49 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features Fixed focus, e-camera shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 300 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6A (82NW) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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
Model Number - 033UK
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