Lenovo Legion Y740SvsLG gram 13

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Y740S
Legion Y740S

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Y740S delivers high-performance capabilities with up to an Intel Core i9 processor.
The Lenovo Legion Y740S boasts a solid build quality with a 500-watt power supply and additional storage options easily accessible.
The Lenovo Legion Y740S boasts an impressive UHD display with vibrant colors and 100% sRGB color gamut accuracy.
The Lenovo Legion Y740S boasts up to a Core i9 processor and 32GB RAM for demanding tasks.
LG
LG gram 13
gram 13

Quick Stats

The LG Gram 13's performance is a highlight, particularly with the Core i7 model available.
The LG Gram 13's exceptional build quality makes it incredibly portable and a joy to use every day.
The LG Gram 13's vibrant display boasts crisp details and decent brightness, making it perfect for indoor use.
The LG Gram 13's slim design, long battery life, and powerful Quad-Core processor stand out as key features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Y740S
Winner
#592
LG gram 13
#593
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Y740S
#709
LG gram 13
#417
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion Y740S
#523
Winner
LG gram 13
#744
Performance
Lenovo Legion Y740S
#626
LG gram 13
#541
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Y740S
#719
LG gram 13
#71
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Y740S
#111
Winner
LG gram 13
#784

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Y740S
LG LG gram 13
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Y740S

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion Y740S is incredibly slim and thin, making it a great portable creative laptop.
It can be paired with an eGPU such as the Boost Station for enhanced gaming performance.
The Boost Station supports up to AMD 5700 XT or Nvidia RTX 280 Super graphics cards.
The laptop has Thunderbolt 3 capability, supporting VR and other demanding applications.
It has a 500W power supply, additional storage slots, and PCIe express bays for expandable storage.
The Boost Station is tool-less, making it easy to swap out the graphics card and add storage.

Weaknesses

The Legion Y740S does not have a discreet graphics card, which may be a drawback for some users.
The price of the laptop is $1099, which may be steep for some budgets.
There are no further details on the specs of the K300 gaming keyboard or the updated Why 25 gaming monitor.
The keystrokes on the true strike keyboard have been changed to a 'little bit different' feel, which may take getting used to.
The arrow keys are slightly bigger this year, but it's unclear if this is a significant improvement.
There is no mention of any potential heat issues with the vapor chamber cooling system.

LG gram 13

Strengths

Provides a highly portable design
Great performance, especially with the Core i7 model
Excellent battery life, delivering some of the best results I've seen from past generations of laptops
Very good display
Active cooler for the CPU keeps surface temperatures in check

Weaknesses

Bare-bones feature set, missing Thunderbolt 3 and full-sized SD card slot
Limited configurations: only 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD
SATA drive is slow, capping sequential transfers at around 500MB/s
No option for a faster NVMe SSD out of the box
No significant improvement in performance compared to older CPUs, such as Core i5 7200U or Core i7 7500U
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Lenovo Legion Y740S

The Lenovo Legion Y740S is a slim and portable gaming laptop that packs a punch without breaking the bank. Weighing in at just under 2 pounds, this laptop is designed for creative professionals who want to game on-the-go. With its impressive specs, including up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, this laptop promises seamless performance for demanding applications and games.

LG gram 13

The LG Gram 13 is a compact powerhouse that checks all the right boxes for those seeking portability, performance, and stamina. With its quad-core CPU, active cooler, and upgradable storage, this laptop delivers excellent battery life and a very good display. While it may lack some features like Thunderbolt 3 and a full-sized SD card slot, its price point is competitive with similarly configured laptops from major competitors.

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