Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Copper Abyss blue | Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.014 W/kg (limb), 1.014 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IWL 81ND 15IIL 81VW
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