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Lenovo ideapad S540-13API vs Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 33identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ideapad S540-13API:Silver
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ideapad S540-13API:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ideapad S540-13API:16:10
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:16:9
  • Processor manufacturer
    • ideapad S540-13API:AMD
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ideapad S540-13API:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ideapad S540-13API:AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ideapad S540-13API:3550H
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:i3-8130U
  • Processor cores
    • ideapad S540-13API:4
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:2

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155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneLight SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneWQXGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers3550Hi3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Vega 8Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3287
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Audio Premium
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.1
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137977
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs14.7 h16.6 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersErP lot3MIL-STD-810G
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers296.9 mm307.7 mm
DepthDiffers208.6 mm209.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.78 cm
WeightKnown for one1.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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