Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530)
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK). 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 GL73 8SE (025UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Anti-ghosting, red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (Lenovo Legion Y530) MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 15ICH 81FV -
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