MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK). 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.

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

full hd display

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate thermal management

average battery life

limited upgrade options

plastic build quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.19 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Granite black
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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