Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and Lenovo ThinkPad T580. 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 T540p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good performance levels

reliable security features

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

outdated design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid battery life

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

fewer port options

moderate performance levels

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T540p and Lenovo ThinkPad T580
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 240 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
-
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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