Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm 35.98 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Brushed metal
Colour Mineral grey Bonfire black | Fortress grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Glossy Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate, DTS:X Ultra
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506LU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb) 0.652 W/kg (body), 0.652 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IML 81NG HN003T
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