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 M515DA (EJ1298W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

fast SSD storage

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) and ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) vs. ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass -
Colour Light silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
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 M515DA (EJ1298W)
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 M515DA (EJ1298W)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 ASUS Tru2Life Technology
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 -
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