Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)

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Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S). 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 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Slate grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, RGB LED backlight Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 (81YU) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.03 W/kg (body), 0.03 W/kg (limb) 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IMH 81YX
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