MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). 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 GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, large display

excellent cooling system

robust build quality

high-quality speakers

very heavy design

short battery life

expensive price point

limited portability

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Raven black
DISPLAY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
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
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK No CPU
Number of Cores 8-core -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) -
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, Killer Wireless xTend Technology -
BATTERY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced No operating system
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - 15IRH 81SX
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