Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC). 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 17ITH6H (82JM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited color accuracy

premium price tag

MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom) -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 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 ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) MSI Katana GF66 (12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 -
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 - 2 years
Model Number - 070UK
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