Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

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 (FA617XS). 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 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 Sandstorm
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Features Anti-glare 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB 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 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
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 Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3223 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 (FA617XS)
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 (FA617XS)
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 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Webcam Central Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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
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 - N4036W
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