Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
robust aluminum chassis
color-accurate display
powerful gaming performance
customizable rgb lighting
efficient thermal management
heavier than competitors
short battery life
no sd card slot
limited storage options
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
comfortable keyboard layout
reasonable price point
solid build quality
average battery life
heavy and bulky
no thunderbolt support
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 41.26 cm x 30.49 cm x 2.405 cm | 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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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 | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% | - |
| Features | Anti-glare | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| 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 | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 1 Megapixel | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3268 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
| Audio Features | - | MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 135 Watt | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort HDMI |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Mini DisplayPort HDMI Microphone input Headphone output LAN |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) | MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | RGB lighting | - |
| 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, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | - |
| Model Number | 17ICH 81HG | - |
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