Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.49 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 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 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Codec Realtek ALC3240 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 062UK
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