Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics performance

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

spacious fast storage

robust cooling system

attractive design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15API 81NC HG021T
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