In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.79 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm |
Weight | 1.86 kg | 2.25 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | - |
Colour | Slate grey | Multi-colour gradient |
DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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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 | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
STORAGE | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | Dynamic Boost |
Gaming | Yes | - |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter | - |
Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
Audio Features | - | Nahimic sound technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 3-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 71 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 5.8 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 170 Watt | - |
INPUT | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight | 1.7mm travel distance |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | 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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 2.0 LAN (RJ-45) HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) | MSI Center |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | - |
Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Boost | 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 | - | 621UK |