Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)

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Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.19 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black Titanium blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 15IRH Gaming 81LK -
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