Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T). 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 ThinkPad T530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective thermal management

solid performance stability

heavy design

dated aesthetics

limited graphics power

average display brightness

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD SATA 1 TB HDD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 33 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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