MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740). 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 GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant display colors

effective cooling system

premium build quality

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 41.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 2.545 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (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 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT 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 - 17IRHg 81UJ
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