Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U

117specifications compared
32differ
85identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4200U
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
Processor boost frequency
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.6 GHz
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of TX201LA-DH51T-CA, 540
173 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX201LA-DH51T-CA View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad 540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Model 540 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i7-4500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	516 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+Flash	SSD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	ICEpower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Cameraidentical
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Installed
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	75460
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR16Z
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.36 kg
WidthDiffers	304.9 mm	379 mm
DepthDiffers	193.8 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	23.1 mm	22.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	700 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	19.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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