In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK 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 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
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
sleek, portable design
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
good thermal management
expensive price point
average battery life
limited port selection
noisy under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm | 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Iron grey | Core black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 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. | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Intel HM470 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology |
| MEMORY | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 2933 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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| Video Memory | - | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 1 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter | IR camera |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3286 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
| Audio Features | - | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 60 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 95 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Interfaces | 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) |
LAN 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial) | SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) | MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Bundled with | Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub | - |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | - |
| 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 | 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb) | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 15IMH 81YX | - |
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