MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and lightweight

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant display colors

effective cooling system

premium build quality

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) and Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 41.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 2.545 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 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 - 0
STORAGE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
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
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - RGB lighting
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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.01 W/kg (body), 0.01 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17IRHg 81UJ
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