Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 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 Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 990 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Stellar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
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 Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 038UK
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