ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72%
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone II Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AZ056T 15IML 81NG
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