Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

ASUS P403FA Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P403FA based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient battery life

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

good value pricing

average display resolution

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and ASUS P403FA
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. ASUS P403FA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 32.3 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Silver blue & sand blast
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS P403FA
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EB021R
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