Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 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 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 26.44 cm x 2.685 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black (bottom), storm grey (top) -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
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 GF66 (12UE)
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 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 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 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 GF66 (12UE)
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 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
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
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 Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 GF66 (12UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 300 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (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
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H (82JQ) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 GF66 (12UE)
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 - 2 years
Model Number - 1035UK
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