MSI GF75 9SC vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF75 9SC and Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). 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.

MSI GF75 9SC Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF75 9SC based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd large display

decent gaming performance

affordable price point

ample connectivity options

average battery life

moderate storage capacity

plastic build quality

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF75 9SC and Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF75 9SC vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 26 cm x 2.31 cm 39.98 cm x 29 cm x 2.63 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.84 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Raven black
DISPLAY MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 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 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes 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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 9.3 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
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
SOFTWARE MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF75 9SC Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 Cooler Boost 3 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17IRH 81Q4
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