Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY). 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outdated design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

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

premium build quality

innovative soundbar hinge

responsive touchscreen

high price point

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 36.244 cm x 24.482 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 2.18 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3200 x 2000 (3.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Glass Panel, Delta E<1 calibration, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, TCON (Timing Controller) colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) i7-13705H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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) Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 366 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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