Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM
8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
70 Wh

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

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slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Total Rating

81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45%
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15IWL 81NE

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