Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). 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 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp 16-inch display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

good port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

higher price point

noisy under load

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

full hd display

large 17-inch screen

decent cooling system

competitive price point

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 26.44 cm x 2.685 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black (bottom), storm grey (top) -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features E-camera shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 300 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Slots 1 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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 - 025UK
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