Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

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MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK). 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 C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

crisp 1080p display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust aluminum chassis

adequate cooling system

heavy build

average battery life

no SD card slot

limited port selection

MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dark moss -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
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 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
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 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
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 C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.03 W/kg (body), 0.03 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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