Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book S

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Samsung Galaxy Book S. 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.

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outdated design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

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Samsung Galaxy Book S
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 961 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Mercury grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card
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)
USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System -
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 1.256 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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