MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) 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 Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

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 Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.39 kg 2.19 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Lunar grey Granite black
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) 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 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system 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
Model Number 092UK -
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