MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD). 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 Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

ample port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm 35.88 cm x 26.235 cm x 1.999 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Multi-colour gradient Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 1.7mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H (82RD)
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, self-healing BIOS
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 - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 297UK -
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