Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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outdated design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 VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 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)
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA)
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BN1021T
Other projects: