In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm | 39.98 cm x 29 cm x 2.63 cm |
Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.84 kg |
Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS |
Colour | - | Raven black |
DISPLAY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" - IPS |
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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. | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 72% |
Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 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 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm |
AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 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 | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Harman audio technology |
VR Ready | - | Yes |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i | M.2 Card |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 57 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 9.3 hours |
AC ADAPTER | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 180 Watt | 230 Watt |
INPUT | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 | Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Interfaces | Microphone input Headphone output USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort |
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 |
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SOFTWARE | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Advanced | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) | Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity 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 | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
Model Number | - | 17IRH 81Q4 |