Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good performance levels

reliable security features

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

outdated design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

robust parental controls

touchscreen functionality

includes stylus pen

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
52 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Dark grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 63% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
1 x M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS BR1100CKA (GJ0423RA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On) LED indicator, scratch-resistant, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, splash protection, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 22196, TCO Certified 9.0, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - 3Y
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