MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S). 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Carbon grey Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 263UK 15IMH 81YX
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