Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. 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

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.09 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 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) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
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) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
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) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
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 - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number 15IMH 81YX u0004na
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