Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) vs. Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) and Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1). 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 S340-15IWL (81N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

comfortable keyboard

solid performance

lightweight build

average battery life

dim display

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large display screen

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

limited upgradeability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) and Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) vs. Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Onyx black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Output: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
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 M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
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