Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

heavy design

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.19 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana)
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 -
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 - 1 year
Model Number 15IRH Gaming 81LK -
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