ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad 2.0

powerful i7 processor

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

reflective screen surface

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.82 cm 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass
Colour Royal blue Light silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glare, 178° viewing angle Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FQ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB 3.2 to Gigabit Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.419 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (limb) 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AI082T -
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