MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS). 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 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp qhd display

sturdy build quality

effective thermal management

ample port selection

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 35.6 cm x 26.44 cm x 2.685 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
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 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - E-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.09 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (data only)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82JS)
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, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 064UK -
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