Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) vs. MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) and MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin). 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.

Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality 144Hz display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

decent keyboard with backlight

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid gaming performance

decent cooling system

thin bezel display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) and MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) vs. MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29 cm x 2.63 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.84 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Raven black -
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 120 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) MSI GF63 10SCXR (426UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.678 W/kg (limb), 0.678 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17IRH 81Q4 -
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