MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (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 GL73 9SD (216UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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

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

powerful gaming performance

vibrant hdr display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 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 GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15ICHg 81HE
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