MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)

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Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Carbon grey Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera 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, Dolby Atmos
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, RGB LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.03 W/kg (body), 0.03 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 263UK -
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