80 PCWorld DECEMBER 2019
REVIEWS
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL:
Peppy quad-core performance,
but a cheap display
This bargain-priced laptop puts up impressive performance numbers, but make sure to get
one with an IPS display rather than the iffy TN variety. BY BEN PATTERSON
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hose looking for solid productivity
power, a roomy screen, and a
comfortable keyboard should give
the Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL a
fair shake, but make sure you pick up the right
model. While we were pleased with the
benchmark results for the S340-15IWL ($730
list, but generally closer to $500 online), the
configuration we tested comes with a cut-rate
TN display saddled with poor viewing angles.
You can upgrade to a superior IPS panel for a
modest amount of cash (as in $40 or so) while
keeping the same internals, so you have
options. A svelte design rounds out the