Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.357 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.39 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover) Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
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, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Slots 2 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 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 092UK
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