Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA). 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outdated design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 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - 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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 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 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is 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 - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 16 (X1605ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 -
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, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MB116W
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