Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF). 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 Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution mini-led display

slim, lightweight design

thunderbolt 4 support

advanced cooling technology

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 35.58 cm x 25.97 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Star blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-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 Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Studio Drivers
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 011UK
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