Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD). 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

Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution mini-led display

premium aluminum build

excellent thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 35.81 cm x 26.35 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 8 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM670
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
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 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Nahimic audio, super linear speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 9.8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 95 Watt 300 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps, easy tool inbox
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7 (82TD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
Integrated Options - RGB lighting, force sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15IMH 81YX -
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