MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE). 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 GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

customizable rgb keyboard

premium build quality

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Core black Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72%
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - 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 GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology Max-Q design
Gaming Yes 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 Nahimic sound technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
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
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 12UGS (452UK Vector) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (81HE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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
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