Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin). 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 (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

vibrant hdr display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 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 Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Gaming 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 - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 120 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
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 Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT 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 15ICHg 81HE -
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