This 14-inch touchscreen Intel laptop is a budget all-rounder that offers great versatility for school, home, or work and offers a secure login capability with a biometric fingerprint reader. Additionally, there is a webcam privacy shutter. When it comes to laptops, Lenovo really stands out with its products. Models such as the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 really are reliable and provide longevity.
You won’t have to worry about replacing it for awhile. It’s easy to set up as well and there isn’t as much “junk software” as there are on new computers from other brands and manufacturers.
It looks nice as well and comes in colors such as “Abyss Blue”. The machine is crafted from a special anodized aluminum (diamond-cut). Starting weight is 3.6-lbs and dimensions are 12.72 x 8.94 x 0.62 (W x D x H); the 14-inch display looks especially great with its glossy touchscreen and 300-nits.
The audio is by Harman, and the two 2W upward-facing speakers really deliver booming sound for such a small laptop. There is also a Dolby Audio Sound System to contribute to the overall audio setup with the IdeaPad.
Lenovo IdeaPad S540 Specifications
Here are the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 specs:
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Processor: 10th Gen. Intel Core i5 (10210U) 4-cores / 6MB cache / 8 threads / up to 1.60-GHz – 4.20-GHz with turbo boost
• Memory: 12GB total DDR4 2660-MHz (8GB DIMM and 4GB soldered)
• Graphics: integrated Intel UHD
• Display: 14-inch touchscreen (1920 x 1080)
• Battery: 4-cell 45-Wh – up to 10 hours – varies with model, settings, usage, etc.
In addition to the 4-cell battery, the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 package also comes with the quick start guide and a 65-W AC adapter.
The aforementioned pre-loaded software includes just a few essential apps such as Lenovo App Explorer, Vantage, Utility, LinkedIn if you need it, and a couple of free trials.
It’s able to stay cool and quiet thanks to the engineering of the fans. They are dual-action fans that feature an enhanced cooling design to ensure that the laptop will never overheat while you are working or enjoying entertainment.
The fact that the laptop has a 10th Gen. processor makes it well-worth the price. A 10th Gen. Intel Core i5 processor on a lightweight laptop of this size and price is pretty impressive.
There are some essential ports that come with the Lenovo IdeaPad S540 such as a USB 3.1 Generation 2 port that is “always-on”, an additional one, USB 3.1 Generation 2, SD card reader, HDMI, and audio combo jack. It’s a must-have notebook regardless of what you want to use it for.