Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) 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 Y530-15ICH (81FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish minimalist design

strong gaming performance

comfortable keyboard layout

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

moderate battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

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 Y530-15ICH (81FV) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/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)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 Y530-15ICH (81FV) 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 Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 025UK
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