80 PCWorld DECEMBER 2019REVIEWS
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 PATTERSONT
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 ($730list, 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