Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
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 062UK
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