Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK 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 L340-17IRH 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 GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.47 cm x 2.53 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.78 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK 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)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
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 GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
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 Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK 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 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 17IRH Gaming 81LL -
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