MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (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 GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

high price point

average battery life

gets quite hot

loud under load

Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant hdr display

premium build quality

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.385 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 9 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 GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (2 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 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICHg (Lenovo Legion Y740)
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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Corsair iCUE
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15ICHg 81HE
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