Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.315 kg 2.19 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Glacier White | Onyx grey Granite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 18 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) 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 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 9 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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 - pick-up and return
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