MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1). 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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

ample port selection

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavier build

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.46 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Phantom black
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - 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
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH05H (82B1)
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 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.561 W/kg (body), 0.561 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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