Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad E540 vs Lenovo Yoga 2 13

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 71identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad E540:Laptop
    • Yoga 2 13:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad E540:Black
    • Yoga 2 13:Orange
  • Form factor
    • ThinkPad E540:Clamshell
    • Yoga 2 13:Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad E540:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Yoga 2 13:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad E540:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Yoga 2 13:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad E540:HD
    • Yoga 2 13:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad E540:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Yoga 2 13:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad E540:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Yoga 2 13:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of ThinkPad E540, Yoga 2 13
187 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackOrange
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi3-4010U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced 2.0Dolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634875107
Processor codeDiffersSR1HASSSR16Q
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg1.56 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm221.2 mm
HeightDiffers26.6 mm17 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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