MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340). 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.

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

comfortable keyboard

solid performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey Abyss blue | Pink sand | Platinum grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics 610
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello 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 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.084 W/kg (body), 1.084 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81N7
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