In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
sleek lightweight design
affordable price point
high refresh rate display
solid build quality
average battery life
limited storage capacity
no thunderbolt support
mediocre speaker quality
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm |
Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.86 kg |
Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS | - |
Colour | Black | - |
DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
Features | Anti-glare | - |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 6 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 | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 |
BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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Technology | 3-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 |
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) |
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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 | - |
Compliant Standards | RoHS | MIL-STD 810G |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | - |
Model Number | 15ICH 81FV | - |