MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740). 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.

MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid rgb lighting

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid display colors

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
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 -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
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 3.1 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.01 W/kg (body), 0.01 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IRHg 81UH
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