•  Date Published: 26 Oct 2021
    • Intel Core i7-1065G7
    • Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 1x 4GB DDR4 + 1x 16GB DDR4
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    4.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.1 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    4.4 For Work Average
    1.7 For Gaming Bad
    Lenovo IdeaPad S340 15

    Lenovo IdeaPad S340 15

    $2399.99
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 1x 4GB DDR4 + 1x 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 358 x 245 x 17.9 mm (14.09" x 9.65" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.2
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio / microphone jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    Lenovo IdeaPad S340 (15″)
    14.09" x 9.65" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.80 kg (4 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +13% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo IdeaPad S340 15 in-depth review

    As we promised, this is the last of a bunch of Lenovo devices we were able to get our hands on. However, we have substantial evidence that this laptop is actually going to present great interest in you - especially if you are into somewhat budget entertainment laptops that have decent power and great efficiency.Moreover, now you have a choice - either you go for the Whiskey Lake processors by Intel, or you choose AMD's latest Ryzen low-voltage solutions. Quite frankly, whatever you choose, you won't be mistaken, however, we are going to show you the Intel system, because... we were able to get only it. By the way, the Ideapad S340 looks very similar to the Ideapad 330s, which may be considered as its predecessor, although in terms of build quality it can refer more to the Ideapad S540[...]

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    Pros

    • Complemented by aluminum in its build
    • Thin and light design
    • Great battery life
    • Features an SD card reader and a backlight to its keyboard
    • One of the highest performing ULV laptops

    Cons

    • Has some thermal issues when graphics load is applied (MX230 version)
    • Its base is not very stable
    • Poor color coverage, contrast ratio and viewing angles on the TN panel (Innolux N156HGA-EA3 (CMN15F5))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    After the Ideapad 330 was split into several different line-ups of devices, it is not unusual to see the same package fit into a different shell, over and over again. This is why we expected to see the Ideapad L340 (15) painted gray. To our surprise - this was not the case!Check out all Lenovo Ideapad S340 (15) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This laptop's backplate is attached to the chassis of the machine via 10 Torx-head screws. After you remove them, you can casually pry it up with the help of a pla[...]

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