Dell Latitude E5540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)

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Dell Latitude E5540
Dell Latitude E5540
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell Latitude E5540 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

strong security features

lightweight design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

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Difference between Dell Latitude E5540 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E5540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.97 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black | Grey Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD±RW -
Read Speed 8x -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3226 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Technology 9-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Slots 1 x PCI Express Half Mini Card
1 x ExpressCard
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Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 8 in 1 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E5540 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day -
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