Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH)
Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11600H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 18 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
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 NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
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 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4-zone illumination Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (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
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 15ITH6H (82JH) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 - 843UK
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