Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T). 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.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-V -
WWAN
Generation WWAN -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 33 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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