Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T). 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 W541 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavy and bulky

average battery life

outdated design

premium price point

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
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 -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB HDD
SSD Cache Optional (M.2) -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Wireless - 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 33 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive 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 -
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