Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ). 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 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 Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

RGB keyboard lighting

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
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 2.69 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover) -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
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 Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
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 Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5P 15ARH05H (82GU) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
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 - 293UK
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