Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm | 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm |
Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg |
Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS | - |
Colour | Black | Black |
DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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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. | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
Features | Anti-glare | Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 8 GB |
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Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | 64 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2666 MHz | 2666 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon RX 5500M |
Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Gaming | Yes | - |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio | - |
Audio Features | Harman audio technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Killer Ethernet E2600 |
BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Technology | 3-cell Lithium Ion | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 52.5 Wh | 51 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 9.5 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A | 180 Watt |
INPUT | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Multi-touch touchpad | Red backlighting |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI Mini DisplayPort LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Microphone input LAN |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | Kensington mini security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Compliant Standards | RoHS | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
Model Number | 15ICH 81FV | 057UK |