Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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 IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

full hd display

solid state drive included

quiet cooling system

average graphics performance

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass
Colour - Copper
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Glossy
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81ND
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