MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)

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Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB). 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 GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

ample storage capacity

robust build quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm 35.88 cm x 26.235 cm x 1.999 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Cloud grey (top), storm grey (bottom)
DISPLAY MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
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 audio Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.68 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
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) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
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, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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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