Lenovo Legion Y740 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD + SSD Black

MPN: 81HE003YGE  |  EAN: 0193268959460  |  Model: Legion Y740-15ICHg

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Lenovo Legion Y740 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD + SSD Black - 81HE003YGE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Outstanding
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Pro Graphic Design
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Funky Look
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i5-8300H sits at the heart of the Legion Y740-15ICHg, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 1128 GB, the Legion Y740-15ICHg ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the Legion Y740-15ICHg from . It comes with a large NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Legion Y740-15ICHg is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at €1,499.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the Legion Y740-15ICHg provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your Legion Y740-15ICHg's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i5-8300H processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. 

The screen built with IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 1920 x 1080 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Legion Y740-15ICHg can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2.3 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Legion Y740-15ICHg is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Legion Y740-15ICHg is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i5-8300H , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i5-8300H processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Legion Y740-15ICHg

The Legion Y740-15ICHg makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Legion Y740-15ICHg is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 5 hours battery life of the Legion Y740-15ICHg allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 5 hours battery life in the Legion Y740-15ICHg is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

Lightweight and compact, the Legion Y740-15ICHg boasts 5 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Legion Y740-15ICHg offers 5 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.2 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Legion Y740-15ICHg works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the Legion Y740-15ICHg allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1 .

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Very stylized look

The Legion Y740-15ICHg comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

Package that suits a Gamer

Combining style and ergonomics, the Legion Y740-15ICHg is built for hardcore gaming on the move.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo Legion Y740 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD + SSD Black - 81HE003YGE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Aluminium
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8300H
Processor Speed 2.30 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 128 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1128 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
DisplayPort 1
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.0
Microphone 1
Mini DisplayPort 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen 2) 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 1 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 5 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 26.5 inches
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.9 inches
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 2.3 inches
Dimesnsions - Width 36.1 inches
Weight 4.85 lbs
Certifications & Compliance
Certifications ErP lot3
RoHS Compliance 1