Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth). 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 GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average sound quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 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 Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 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 - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
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 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 82 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 GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
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
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, 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 GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity 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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