MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) 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 Katana GF66 (12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

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 MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 36.3 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.19 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Granite black
DISPLAY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) 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 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 1 0
STORAGE MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB 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 Katana GF66 (12UC) 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 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming (81LK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana GF66 (12UC) 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 Cooler Boost 5 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 070UK -
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