MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). 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 9SF (416UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

large, vibrant display

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

loud under load

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.28 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Raven black
DISPLAY MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 0 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 2
STORAGE MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Wireless xTend Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced No operating system
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 9SF (416UK Stealth) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (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 Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - 15IRH 81SX
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