Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 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

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
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 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 81.77 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 95 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
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 - 1 year
Model Number 15IMH 81YX 242UK
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