Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU). 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.

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Raven black Phantom black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
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
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3240 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Harman audio technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05 (82AU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb) 0.219 W/kg (body), 0.219 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15IRH 81SX -
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