Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

ample port selection

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
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 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
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 ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/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
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6 (82JN) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
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 - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 294UK
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