Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

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Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK). 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.

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
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 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
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 STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15ICH 81FV 064UK
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