MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

lacks Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.357 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover)
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 170 Watt
INPUT MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.219 W/kg (body), 0.219 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 070UK -
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