Y740 (15.6 inch) or MSI ge63 (16 inch) rtx 2070. Which one should I purchase?

[iamsamir]

MY PURPOSE of getting laptop:

- For using softwares like android studio, virtualization Environment.

- Video Editing

- and Gaming

 

Lenovo Legion Y740 

 

 

• Processor: 9th Generation Core Intel I7-9750H, 2.6 Ghz base speed, 4.5 Ghz max speed, 6 Cores, 12 Mb Smart Cache
• Operating System: Pre-loaded Windows 10 with lifetime validity
• Display: 15.6-inch screen with (1920X1080) full HD display | Anti Glare technology | 144Hz refresh rate | 500 Nits Brightness | IPS Display
• Memory and Storage: 16 GB RAM | 1 TB SSD | 8GB NVIDIA RTX 2070 Max Q Graphics
• Design and Battery: Laptop weight: 2.2 Kg | Three side narrow Bezel | Aluminium chasis | Battery Life: 5 hrs | Ambient RGB vent lighting
• Ports and CD Drive: USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, RJ45 Ethernet, Kensington Wedge Lock slot, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer), 3.5mm microphone/headphone combo, NOVO hole
• Cooling: Legion Coldfront, dual channel thermal system, Individual CPU and GPU cooling, four thermal vents, dedicated heat syncs, 70 individual fan blades
• Keyboard: Full size Corsair RGB backlit keyboard, 100 % anti-ghosting, <1ms response time, and 4mm key side

 

MSI GE63 Raider RGB 9SF-800IN

• 2.60 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H 9th Gen processor
• 16GB DDR4 RAM
• 1TB 7200rpm hard drive and 512GB NVMe SSD
• 15.6-inch 144Hz IPS Level screen, RTX 2070 8GB Graphics
• Windows 10, Home, 64Bit operating system
• 2.62kg laptop
• Keyboard: SteelSeries RGB backlit keyboard, Per Key RGB
• Storage and Memory: 1TB HDD 7200 RPM, 512 GB NVMe , 1 extra slot for M.2 NVMe | 16GB RAM 2666MHz upto 64GB RAM 2666MHz

Which one of these two Should I purchase?

Your suggestions are recommended.

 

 

 

 

[boggy77]

i mean, they are extremely similar in terms of specs

[iamsamir]

Absolutely, which is keeping me in dilemma.

 

[boggy77]

22 minutes ago, iamsamir said:

Absolutely, which is keeping me in dilemma.

 

i guess base your decision on looks, pricing etc.

one is 2.2kg but with the 2070 max-q, which is a bit slower.

the other one is 2.6.

what are the prices?

 

also check out the reviews:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Y740-Laptop-Review-Only-a-small-CPU-upgrade.436302.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE63-Raider-8SG-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-2080-for-Cheap.444958.0.html

(not quite exact model for the msi one unfortunately, but close enough)

[genexis_x]

Open to other options?

[iamsamir]

Sure. I am looking to buy from India.

[iamsamir]

26 minutes ago, boggy77 said:

i guess base your decision on looks, pricing etc.

one is 2.2kg but with the 2070 max-q, which is a bit slower.

the other one is 2.6.

what are the prices?

 

also check out the reviews:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Y740-Laptop-Review-Only-a-small-CPU-upgrade.436302.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE63-Raider-8SG-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-2080-for-Cheap.444958.0.html

(not quite exact model for the msi one unfortunately, but close enough)

Price for y740 is 2750 US dollars (discounted 2378 US dollars)

MSI is 2760 US dollars  (2366 US dollars)

 

 

the price is almost same but my concern here is regards to purpose I want to purchase is the durability, upgradability, and performance.

[genexis_x]

48 minutes ago, iamsamir said:

Sure. I am looking to buy from India.

Budget in local currency? Any preferences on weight and battery life?

35 minutes ago, iamsamir said:

durability

If you want absolutely best durability, consumer grade laptops like gaming laptops aren't for you then

[iamsamir]

2 minutes ago, genexis_x said:

Budget in local currency? Any preferences on weight and battery life?

If you want absolutely best durability, consumer grade laptops like gaming laptops aren't for you then

Battery life doesn't matter alot

weight can varies from 2kgs to 3kgs

I am looking for performance cum long lasting ( 3-5 years) oriented. 

[iamsamir]

Budget is around 1,70,000 indian rupees

[genexis_x]

4 minutes ago, iamsamir said:

Budget is around 1,70,000 indian rupees

Honestly for that budget I would go for 2070

 

Asus G531GW: poor QC+aftersales, might require repaste (if GPU hot)

MSI GE63: questionable QC+aftersales, thick bezel (outdated design), might require repaste (if CPU hot)

[iamsamir]

1 hour ago, genexis_x said:

Honestly for that budget I would go for 2070

 

Asus G531GW: poor QC+aftersales, might require repaste (if GPU hot)

MSI GE63: questionable QC+aftersales, thick bezel (outdated design), might require repaste (if CPU hot)

Thank you ,

speaking pf other options, 

which rtx 2070 laptop you recommend? 

[genexis_x]

10 hours ago, iamsamir said:

speaking pf other options, 

which rtx 2070 laptop you recommend? 

Only these 2 options are OK and fit your budget

[iamsamir]

Adding a few bucks,  I am able to get macbook pro 16 inch.

[genexis_x]

I personally hate Macbooks so don't ask me for opinions

 

But do you really need the portability

[iamsamir]

 

1 hour ago, genexis_x said:

I personally hate Macbooks so don't ask me for opinions

 

But do you really need the portability

Haha, I respect your view on macbook.

 

i never owned macbook , and portability doesn't really matter