Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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Dell Latitude E6230
Dell Latitude E6230

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude E6230 and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

full hd display

solid state drive included

quiet cooling system

average graphics performance

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E6230 and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.465 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 22.6 cm -
Weight 1.383 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Black Copper
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED 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 - 72%
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i3 (2nd Gen) 2350M / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 2 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0/eSATA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
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 Yes 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81ND
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