MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF). 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 (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 16IAH7H (82RF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

robust build quality

good port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
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, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
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 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.55 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
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 16IAH7H (82RF)
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, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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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