Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider). 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

full hd display

ample storage capacity

stylish design

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.47 cm x 2.53 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.78 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes 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, two subwoofers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK 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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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
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 17IRH Gaming 81LL -
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