Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK). 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 Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant display colors

effective cooling system

premium build quality

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
73 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 2.545 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
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 Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
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 Gaming -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
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 1.4a
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.01 W/kg (body), 0.01 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 17IRHg 81UJ 295UK
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