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outdated design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 ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

can get pricey

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Jade black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI-based noise cancellation
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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) ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KN150W
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