In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI GL73 9SD (216UK). 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 GL73 9SD (216UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high-refresh-rate display
robust build quality
reasonable price point
decent cooling system
heavy and bulky
average battery life
limited port selection
noisy under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm | 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS | - |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 17.3" |
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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 | - |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare | Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | - |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | - |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
| MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 | MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 |
LAN Microphone input HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/SPDIF combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | - | MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) | MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) |
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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 - 2 years |
| Model Number | 15ICH 81FV | - |
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