Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). 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 GE78HX (13VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 5600 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 GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
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 - 051UK
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