Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavy and bulky

average battery life

outdated design

premium price point

ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid state drive included

full HD display

stylish modern design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 30.57 cm x 19.63 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
SSD Cache Optional (M.2) -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 1.02 W/kg (body), 1.02 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EY038T
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