Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). 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 17IMH05H (81Y8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

ample port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
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 -
SAR Value 0.504 W/kg (body), 0.504 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 1035UK
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