MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB). 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 GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek minimalist design

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

full hd display

average battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

moderate speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) and Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Titanium grey Black
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - 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. 360 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
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) -
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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