Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

LG gram 14Z90R Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90R based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

robust processing power

fast ssd storage

higher price range

limited gaming performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and LG gram 14Z90R
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 999 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour - Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 4 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Face tracking Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 LG gram 14Z90R
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System LED indicator
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - K.AA78A1
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