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 X515MA (EJ539W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

efficient daily performance

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) and ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Light silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
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 X515MA (EJ539W)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
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 Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
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 X515MA (EJ539W)
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 X515MA (EJ539W)
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 X515MA (EJ539W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) ASUS X515MA (EJ539W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired USB optical mouse
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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
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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