HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ENVY Laptop 15
HP ENVY Laptop 15
Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Lenovo ThinkPad L540

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ENVY Laptop 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad L540. 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 ThinkPad L540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance base

adequate connectivity options

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ENVY Laptop 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad L540
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 37.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.625 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features BrightView, edge-to-edge glass -
PROCESSOR HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
CPU Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM external -
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Graphics Processor (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 4830 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Total Available Graphics Memory 2811 MB -
Video Memory 1 GB -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features LED lighting Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 2.0/eSATA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 1060ea -
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