Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15 Upper-Mid-Tier 15.6″ Laptop (81NG0001US, 81NG0002US, 81NE000GUS, 81NE000FUS)

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As an upper-mid-range Windows notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15 features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with wide viewing angles and Intel’s Core i5 and i7 mid-range processor options which are excellent for the regular home and office tasks. The 4.3-pound Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15 has keyboard backlight, aluminum casing in “mineral gray” or “abyss blue” color, and a sleek profile of 0.7″.

Here are some IdeaPad S540 configurations with prices, available on the Lenovo Store (as of 11/27/2019):

  • 81NG0001US: Intel Core i5-10210U, Mineral Grey, $789.99
  • 81NG0002US: Intel Core i5-10210U, Abyss Blue, $789.99
  • 81NE000GUS: Intel Core i5-8265U, Mineral Grey, $849.99
  • 81NE000FUS: Intel Core i7-8565U, Mineral Grey, $1,069.99

All configurations come with 12GB RAM for comfortable multi-tasking and fast solid state drive storage for extra snappiness. Capacity of the included SSD is 256GB which is decent, but it can be limiting for users requiring a lot of storage space for large files like videos.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15 is equipped with a capacious 52.5 WHr battery. Lenovo claims the battery can last “up to 12 hours”. That’s probably with light laptop usage.

Specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15

Here are the specs of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Lenovo
Laptop Type Standard non-convertible laptop

This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet.
Performance Mid-range performance

The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly do these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More info about performance of the laptop can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
Screen Size 15.6-inch

This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution 1920x1080 pixels Full HD

Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs IPS type

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.

Glossy reflective coating

The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-10210U 10th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing)

Intel Core i5-8265U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing)

Intel Core i7-8565U 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing)
Graphics (GPU) Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)

Intel UHD integrated graphics of 10th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 U and H (for light gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size 12GB RAM

12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more.
Data Storage 256GB SSD

256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.
DVD Optical Drive None
Keyboard & Input Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard.

Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface

The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.

HD 720p resolution

This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11AC

The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port No

This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 1 x USB-C

A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.

2 x USB 3.1

A pair of full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features Fingerprint reader

This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing.
Battery 52.5 WHr capacity
Weight 4.3 pounds
Height 0.7"
Width 14.1"
Depth 9.6"
Windows Version Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release 2019

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