Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.19 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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 -
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 Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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 Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 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) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
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 Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IRH Gaming 81LK 012UK
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