Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 29.69 cm x 20.86 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Black Light silver | Ice blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Glossy, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours Up to 14.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 13API 81XC
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