MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340). 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 GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average sound quality

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

full hd display

ample storage capacity

stylish design

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 41.3 cm x 28.47 cm x 2.53 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer Wireless xTend Technology Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Gaming (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity technology 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 - 17IRH Gaming 81LL
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