In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) and MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth). 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.
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
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
sleek, durable design
good thermal management
decent battery life
noisy under load
expensive price point
heavy for portability
limited upgradeability
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.98 cm x 29 cm x 2.63 cm | 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm |
| Weight | 2.84 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS | - |
| Colour | Raven black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 300 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Intel HM470 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2933 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 1 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera |
| 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 | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2), Killer Wireless xTend Technology |
| BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 9.3 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight | SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| 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 |
LAN HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) | WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) | MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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 | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
| SAR Value | 0.678 W/kg (limb), 0.678 W/kg (body) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 17IRH 81Q4 | - |
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