Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX). 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15ICH 81FV 263UK
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