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outdated design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

Huawei Matebook D14 AMD Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D14 AMD based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

includes office 365

solid build quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Huawei Matebook D14 AMD Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Space grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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
Features Anti-glare 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Face tracking Recessed camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 9.5 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
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-C (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Huawei Matebook D14 AMD
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 180° opening, 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 TUV Rheinland
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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