Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

full hd display

average build quality

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey | Abyss blue Star grey IMR with angle hairline
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, carrying case, mouse
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IWL 81N8 -
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