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Lenovo

Legion Y740 (17-Inch)

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MSI GS65 Stealth

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Features

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 8G GDDR5.
  • Processor: Core i7-8750H Hexa-Core (6 Cores) 3.9 - 4.1GHz.
  • Special Features: VR Ready | Matte Black with Gold Diamond cut | Killer N1550 Combo (2*2 ac) | Killer Gaming Network E2500 | Steel Series per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (84 Key) | Thunderbolt 3*1.
  • Memory (RAM): 32GB (16G*2) DDR4 2400MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 32GB | Storage: Super RAID 4 1TB SSD (NVMe) [512GB *2].
  • Display: 15.6" FHD, Anti-Glare Wide View Angle 144Hz 7ms 72%NTSC | Operating System: Win 10 PRO.

Pros

  • ⊕ Excellent performance.
  • ⊕ Beautiful, subtle design.

Cons

  • ⊖ Underside gets very hot.

Specs

  • CPU: Intel Core i7.
  • RAM: 16GB – 32GB.
  • Storage: 256GB SSD – Super RAID 4 1TB SSD.
  • Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare, wide-view 144Hz panel.
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 – Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM, Max-Q).

Lenovo Legion Y740 (17-Inch)

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Features

  • Made to connect, with built-in wireless and Bluetooth, HDMI, USB-C, USB 3. 1, and more. Want privacy? The 720P webcam includes a privacy shutter for your convenience.
  • Intel Core i7-8750H Processor delivers exceptional performance Designed to support the latest gaming experiences.
  • Featuring the Corsair iCUE ambient system lighting and backlit keyboard.
  • Thin and light: weighs only 6. 17 lbs. (2. 8 kg) and measures 0. 91" (23 mm). Battery: Up to 6 hours, 76 Wh, 4 cells.
  • 17. 3" Fhd (1920 x 1080) Display with Refresh rates up to 144 Hz and brightness levels at 300 nits, Plus an immersive video experience with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.

Pros

  • ⊕ Plenty of storage.
  • ⊕ Solid build quality.
  • ⊕ Good per-component value.
  • ⊕ 144Hz display with G-Sync.

Cons

  • ⊖ Short battery life.
  • ⊖ Plain design given the price.

Specs

  • Touch Screen: no.
  • Boot Drive Type: SSD.
  • Panel Technology: IPS.
  • Secondary Drive Capacity (as Tested): 1 TB.
  • RAM (as Tested): 16 GB.
  • Laptop Class: Gaming.
  • Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 256 GB.
  • Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz.
  • Secondary Drive Type: Hard Drive.
  • Screen Size: 17.3 inches.
  • Native Display Resolution: 1920 by 1080.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H.

MSI WS75

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Features

  • Hdd 512GB NVMe SSD 32GB (16G*2) DDR4 2666MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 64GB.
  • Nvidia Quadro RTX 40008GB GDDR5 HDMI-Out 4K @ 60Hz.
  • Thunderbolt 3*1 USB-C gen1*1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 3 Wireless Intel 9560 Jefferson Peak (2x2 802.11 AC) bt 5 720P HD Webcam.
  • Cpu Core i7-9750h 2.6 - 4.5GHz Infineon SLB 9665.
  • 17.3" Fhd (1920*1080), IPS-Level 60Hz 72%NTSC thin Bezel, 100%srgb1920x1080 16: 9NVIDIA Quadro RTX 40008GB GDDR5.

Pros

  • ⊕ Nice battery life.
  • ⊕ Good array of ports.

Specs

  • Touch Screen: no.
  • Boot Drive Type: SSD.
  • Panel Technology: IPS.
  • Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 1 TB.
  • Variable Refresh Support: None.
  • RAM (as Tested): 32 GB.
  • Screen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
  • Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz.
  • Laptop Class: Workstation.
  • Screen Size: 17.3 inches.
  • Native Display Resolution: 1920 by 1080.
  • Processor: Intel Core i9-9880H.
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Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

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Features

  • Customizable RGB Individual Key Lighting: Includes 16.8 million colors available with multiple preset profiles.
  • Zero-Compromise Creative Mobile Workstation: Built for creative work in a 0.7" thin CNC aluminum unibody with high-performance, vapor chamber cooling powered by an NVIDIA Quadro series GPU.
  • Professional-Grade Studio Display: Features an individually calibrated 4K OLED touch display covering 100% DCI-P3 with a blazing fast 1ms response time.
  • Biometric Security: Supports Windows Hello instant facial unlock with integrated webcam and IR sensor.
  • Futureproof Design: Thunderbolt 3 capable, compatible with Razer Core external GPU enclosures for additional power; supports dual-channel memory and SSD upgradability.
  • Ready to Connect: Plug in multiple devices directly to expand the view on up to 3 extrenal displays via Thunderbolt 3, MiniDislayPort, and HDMIm and get over gigabit speeds through Intel Wi-Fi 6 for a desktop-class editing experience.
  • Summary: 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H 6 core processor w/ 2.6GHz/4.5GHz (base/max turbo), NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, 15.6" 4K OLED DCI-P3 100% display, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD.

Pros

  • ⊕ Good cooling.
  • ⊕ Huge touchpad.
  • ⊕ Long battery life.
  • ⊕ Sleek aluminum build.
  • ⊕ Stunning 4K OLED screen.

Cons

  • ⊖ Keyboard lacks tactile feel.

Specs

  • Touch Screen: yes.
  • Boot Drive Type: SSD.
  • Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 1 TB.
  • Panel Technology: OLED.
  • Variable Refresh Support: None.
  • RAM (as Tested): 32 GB.
  • Screen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
  • Processor Speed: 2.6 GHz.
  • Laptop Class: Workstation.
  • Screen Size: 15.6 inches.
  • Native Display Resolution: 3840 by 2160.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H.