Alienware M15 vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). 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.

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Alienware M15 and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.25 cm x 27.5 cm x 1.999 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Epic silver Raven black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features 74.9 degrees Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
BATTERY Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months -
Model Number - 15IRH 81SX
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