MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

efficient nvidia graphics

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

competitive pricing

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

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 GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) 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 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design, 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 GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 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
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) 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 GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 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
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) 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 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.55 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 300 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UC (252UK Katana) 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
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