Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 11UG (087UK 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% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 11UG (087UK Katana)
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
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 11UG (087UK Katana)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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 GF66 11UG (087UK 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 11UG (087UK 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), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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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