Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

innovative numberpad touchpad

decent battery life

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) and ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) vs. ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Plastic
Colour Light silver Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover) | Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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