MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340). 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 PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

slow HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Blue Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included 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 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, ERP
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17IWL 81RG
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