Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). 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.

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Raven black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Six speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS:X
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb) 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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