MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340). 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.

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.19 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Granite black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IRH Gaming 81LK
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