MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) 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 GL63 8SE (093UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

responsive 120Hz display

adequate cooling system

robust build quality

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 GL63 8SE (093UK) and Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 39.98 cm x 29 cm x 2.63 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.84 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Raven black
DISPLAY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 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 GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
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
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 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 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 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, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) 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
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2400 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.3 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Microphone input
USB 3.1 Gen 2
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) 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 GL63 8SE (093UK) 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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 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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