Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
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 - 066UK
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