Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

spacious 17-inch screen

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
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 Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 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 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) 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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 049UK
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