Lenovo ThinkPad L560 vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T). 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 ThinkPad L560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance stability

adequate connectivity options

heavyweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

outdated aesthetic style

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L560 and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L560 vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L560 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0) -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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