MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY). 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 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

lacks Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.357 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover)
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.219 W/kg (body), 0.219 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 057UK -
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