MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC). 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 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim and lightweight design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Carbon grey Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
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 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Boost
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
Model Number 036UK -
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