Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

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

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.53 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW - tray -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3223 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1705 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Webcam Central McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards CEC RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
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 - N1009W
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