Lenovo IdeaPad S540

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Date Published: 26 Sep 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 35W)
13.3”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
256GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.30 kg (2.9 lbs)

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Specs

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

Display
13.3”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS

HDD/SSD
256GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
296.9 x 208.6 x 15.9 mm (11.69" x 8.21" x 0.63")

Weight
1.30 kg (2.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5 mm combo

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-Array Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W, Dolby Audio

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 (13″)

11.69" x 8.21" x 0.63" Dimensions

1.30 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -3% Weight

Review

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 in-depth review

One of the strongest lineups from the Ideapad brand is surely the S540. The 15-inch version is very quick, has some great dedicated graphics options, and doesn't drain your wallet at the same time. Now, the 13-inch model is very similar, but yet, a slight diversion from the others. It looks astonishing with the all-aluminum build and 1600p 16:10 display.Actually, it is very reminiscent of some Apple devices, and it surely aims to beat the MacBook Air for your love. With that said, there are two versions of this notebook - they are physically the same, but what makes them different from one another is the chipset. The "13IML" version includes Intel Comet Lake processors, maxing out with the 6-core Core i7-10710U, while the "13API" models have AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs. And not only that, but[...]

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Pros

Thin and light all-aluminum body with a premium feel and great hinge mechanism
16:10 QHD crisp display with a good contrast ratio and comfortable viewing angles (MND307DA1-2)
Covers 94% of sRGB (MND307DA1-2)
Good battery life
Doesn't use PWM (MND307DA1-2)
Performs good and remains cool even in extreme loads
USB Type-C charging

Cons

Modest I/O selection with no Thunderbolt support and lack of an SD card reader
Poor upgradability

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The Ideapad S540 (13) delivers a surprisingly good performance with rather low temperatures. But what else does it have to impress?Check out all Lenovo Ideapad S540 (13) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Getting inside of this notebook is easy, provided you have the right tools for the job. Its bottom panel is secured by 9 Torx-head screws. After you remove them, you can start the prying process from the backside of the panel. Then carefully move to the sides, and you should be able to easily lift it away[...]