Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.47 cm x 2.53 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.78 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
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. - 60 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, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 015UK
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