MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Onyx black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
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. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Interfaces 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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 064UK -
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