MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730). 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.

MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant rgb keyboard

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) and Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) vs. Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 41.26 cm x 30.49 cm x 2.405 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE63 8SE (091UK Raider RGB) Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (Lenovo Legion Y730)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17ICH 81HG
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