MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM). 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited color accuracy

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom)
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD 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
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Technology 6-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
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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