Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY). 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

sharp display quality

fast processing speed

stylish aluminum design

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm 29.588 cm x 20.885 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Abyss blue Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
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 M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13ACN5 (82CY)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15IWL 81NE -
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