Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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outdated design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 Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 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 Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
-
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On) ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LY134W
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