Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). 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 Y740-15ICHg (81HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

customizable rgb keyboard

premium build quality

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Core black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Corsair iCUE SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 489UK
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