ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L560. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Wireless 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Technology 3-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.2 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
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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