MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate screen

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm
Weight 2.28 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 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
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Wireless xTend Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A
INPUT MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 9SG (415UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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