Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T). 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outdated design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 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 T540p and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 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 T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 1 TB HDD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 33 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
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
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 T540p ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p 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, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On) System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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