Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 3540
Dell Latitude 3540

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.53 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW - tray -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3223 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1705 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Webcam Central -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards CEC -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day -
Model Number - N3083W
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