MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ). 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid display colors

premium build quality

effective cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 41.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 2.545 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 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 -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 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 Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (81UJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 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)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.01 W/kg (body)
0.01 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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