Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH). 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 Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

expandable storage options

robust build quality

good thermal management

heavy design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 39.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 3.23 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 15IMH 81YX -
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