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

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L540 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.625 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Interfaces USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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