ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

full hd display

solid state drive included

quiet cooling system

average graphics performance

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price point

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Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Bonfire black Copper
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN246T 14IWL 81ND
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