Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse). 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 2.395 cm
Weight 2.78 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Titanium grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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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