Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 3540
Dell Latitude 3540
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T). 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.

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3540 and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3540 vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.53 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW - tray -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3223 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1705 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office (Trial), Dell Webcam Central Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3540 ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards CEC -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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