MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0). 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 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 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

effective thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.42 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Glacier White | Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
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 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Technology 6-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.08 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (blue)
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 (8K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - 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 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
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, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TUV Rheinland High Gaming Performance
Carbon Footprint - 471 kg carbon emissions
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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