Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)

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Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH)
Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ). 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 15ITH6H (82JH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample port selection

robust build quality

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 2.69 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.47 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11600H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features E-camera shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4-zone illumination 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (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 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 - 2 years
Model Number - 292UK
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