MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S). 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.

MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant rgb keyboard

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IMH 81YX
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