MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN). 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

ample port selection

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Titanium grey Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom)
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN)
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, 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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