MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6). 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.

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 Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.46 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Phantom black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
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 Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
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 RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
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)
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
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
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 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)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 064UK -
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