Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG). 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 Katana GF76 (12UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (12UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.19 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 3200 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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes 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 Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 Katana GF76 (12UG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Katana GF76 (12UG)
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 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 - 1 year
Model Number 15IRH Gaming 81LK 049UK
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