ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) 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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

high-resolution main display

fast storage solutions

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Celestial blue Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 97% DCI-P3 45%
Features Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 - 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 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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