MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV). 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 Y530-15ICH (81FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish minimalist design

strong gaming performance

comfortable keyboard layout

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

moderate battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 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 Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
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 Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 064UK -
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