ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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.

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive touchpad

crisp full hd display

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IWL 81NE
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