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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

sleek minimalist design

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

full hd display

average battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

moderate speaker quality

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 (81LB) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.49 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 (81LB) 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 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 (81LB) 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 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3240 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) 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 (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) 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 (81LB) 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 (81LB) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 025UK
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