ASUS X540 - Tech Specs｜Laptops For Home

Model

X540UB

X540MA

X540MB

X540BA

X540BP

X540YA

X540SA

X540LA

Color

Black
Silver Gradient

Black
Silver Gradient
Resolute Red

Black
White
Silver Gradient
Rouge
Aqua Blue

Operating System

Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Endless

Endless
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business

Endless
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)

Endless
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business

Free DOS
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business

Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Free DOS
Endless
Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business

Free DOS
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro for business
Endless

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Processor 1.6 GHz (6M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-8130U Processor 2.2 GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-8550U Processor 1.8 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.0 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Pentium® Gold 4415U Processor 2.3 GHz (2M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz, 2 cores).
Intel® Core™ i3-7020U Processor 2.3 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Pentium® 4405U Processor 2.1 GHz (2M Cache, up to 2.1 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-6006U Processor 2.0 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.0 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-6100U Processor 2.3 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor 2.7 GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-6200U Processor 2.3 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz, 2 cores)

Intel® Celeron® N4000 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Celeron® N4100 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz, 4 cores)

Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Celeron® N4100 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Celeron® N4000 Processor 1.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz, 2 cores)

7th Generation AMD E2-9000 APU (up to 2.2GHz, base 1.8GHz)
7th Generation AMD A9-9425 APU (up to 3.7GHz, base 3.1GHz)
AMD A6-9225 Processor 2.6 GHz (1M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz, 2 cores)
AMD A4-9125 Processor 2.3 GHz (1M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz, 2 cores)
7th Generation AMD A6-9220 APU (up to 2.9GHz, base 2.5GHz)

7th Generation AMD A9-9425 APU (up to 3.7GHz, base 3.1GHz)
AMD A6-9225 Processor 2.6 GHz (1M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz, 2 cores)
7th Generation AMD A9-9420 APU (up to 3.6GHz, base 3.0GHz)

AMD E1-7010 Processor 1.5 GHz (1M Cache, up to 1.5 GHz, 2 cores)
AMD A6-7310 Quad-Core APU (up to 2.4GHz, base 2.0 GHz)
AMD E1-6010 Processor 1.35 GHz (1M Cache, up to 1.35 GHz, 2 cores)
AMD E2-6110 Processor 1.5 GHz (2M Cache, up to 1.5 GHz, 4 cores)

Intel® Dual-Core Celeron® N3050 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.16 GHz)
Intel® Celeron® N3060 Processor 1.6 GHz (2M Cache, up to 2.48 GHz, 2 cores)
Intel® Quad-Core Pentium® N3710 Processor(2M Cache, up to 2.56 GHz)
Intel® Quad-Core Celeron® N3160 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.24 GHz)
Intel® Pentium® N3700 Processor 1.6 GHz (2M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Quad-Core Celeron® N3150 Processor (2M Cache, up to 2.08 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i3-5005U Processor 2.0 GHz (3M Cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-5500U Processor 2.4 GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz)
Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor 2.2 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
Intel® Core™ i3-4005U Processor 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 1.7 GHz).
Intel® Core™ i3-5020U Processor 2.2 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.2 GHz).

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110
2GB GDDR5
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Intel® HD Graphics 520
Intel® HD Graphics 620
Intel® HD Graphics 510

Intel® UHD Graphics 600
Intel® UHD Graphics 605

NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110
2GB GDDR5
Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Intel® UHD Graphics 600

AMD Radeon™ R2 Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R5 Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R4 Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R3 Graphics

2GB GDDR5
AMD Radeon™ R5 Graphics
2GB GDDR5
AMD Radeon™ R4 Graphics

Intel® HD Graphics 520

Graphics name defined by CPU

Intel® HD Graphics 520

Display

15.6-inch
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Anti-glare display
Non-touch screen
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
Glossy display
Touch screen

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Anti-glare display
Non-touch screen
(Screen-to-body ratio)75%
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio
Glossy display

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Anti-glare display
Non-touch screen
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio
Glossy display

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Anti-glare display
Non-touch screen
(Screen-to-body ratio)75%
Glossy display
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio, LED Backlit, 60Hz refresh rate, 200nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, Anti-glare display, Non-touch screen
15.6-inch, HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio, LED Backlit, 60Hz refresh rate, 200nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, Anti-glare display, Non-touch screen
15.6-inch, HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio, LED Backlit, 60Hz refresh rate, 200nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, Glossy display, Non-touch screen

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Glossy display
Touch screen
Anti-glare display
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Glossy display
Non-touch screen
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio
Anti-glare display

15.6-inch
HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
60Hz refresh rate
200nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Glossy display
Non-touch screen
FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio
Anti-glare display
Touch screen

Memory

4GB DDR4 on board
4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:12GB
2GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:8GB

4GB LPDDR4 on board
Max Total system memory up to:4GB
8GB LPDDR4 on board
Max Total system memory up to:8GB

4GB LPDDR4 on board
Max Total system memory up to:8GB
8GB LPDDR4 on board

4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:16GB
8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM

8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:16GB
4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:16GB
16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Max Total system memory up to:16GB

2GB DDR3 on board
Max Total system memory up to:2GB
4GB DDR3 on board
Max Total system memory up to:4GB
8GB DDR3 on board
Max Total system memory up to:8GB

2GB DDR3 on board
4GB DDR3 on board
8GB DDR3 on board

4GB DDR3 on board
4GB DDR3L SO-DIMM
2GB DDR3L SO-DIMM
8GB DDR3L SO-DIMM

Storage

256GB SATA 2.5" SSD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" Hybrid SSHD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
512GB SATA 2.5" SSD

500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD
256GB SATA 2.5" SSD

500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD
256GB SATA 2.5" SSD
512GB SATA 2.5" SSD

1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
256GB SATA 2.5" SSD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD, 1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD

500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD

500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD

1TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
500GB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
2TB SATA 5400RPM 2.5" HDD
128GB SATA 2.5" SSD
256GB SATA 2.5" SSD

Expansion Slots (includes used)

1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
1x STD 2.5” SATA HDD

1x STD 2.5” SATA HDD

1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
1x STD 2.5” SATA HDD

Optical Drive

DVD writer 8X

I/O Ports

2x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x HDMI 1.4
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Micro SD card reader

1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x HDMI 1.4
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Micro SD card reader

2x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x HDMI 1.4
1x VGA Port (D-Sub)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x RJ45 Fast Ethernet
2 in1 card reader SD/MMC

1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x USB 3.0 (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1x HDMI
1x VGA Port (D-Sub)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Spec: SDXC

2x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x HDMI 1.4
1x VGA Port (D-Sub)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x RJ45 Fast Ethernet
2 in1 card reader SD/MMC

Keyboard & Touchpad

Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key
1.8mm Key-travel
Touchpad

Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.8mm Key-travel, Touchpad

Chiclet Keyboard
1.8mm Key-travel
Touchpad

Chiclet Keyboard

Chiclet Keyboard
1.8mm Key-travel
Touchpad

Camera

VGA camera

Audio

SonicMaster
Audio by ICEpower®
Built-in speaker
Built-in microphone

SonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in microphone
with Cortana support

Built-in speaker
Built-in microphone

SonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in microphone

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card

Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card
Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 4.0

Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card

Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 1*1 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card

Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 4.0

Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 4(802.11bgn) (Single band) 1*1

Battery

33WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion (up to 6 hours battery life)

Power Supply

ø4.0, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
ø4.0, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 33W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 1.75A, 33W, Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 33W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 1.75A, 33W, Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz universal

ø4.0, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

Weight

1.90 kg (4.19 lbs)

2.00 kg (4.41 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

38.10 x 25.10 x 2.70 ~ 2.72 cm (15.00" x 9.88" x 1.06" ~ 1.07")

38.10 x 25.20 x 2.72 ~ 2.72 cm (15.00" x 9.92" x 1.07" ~ 1.07")

Built-in Apps

McAfee
MyASUS

McAfee

McAfee
MyASUS

MyASUS

MyASUS Features

AppDeals
System diagnosis
Battery health charging
Splendid
Tru2Life
Function key lock
WiFi SmartConnect
Link to MyASUS

Battery health charging
Splendid
Tru2Life
Function key lock

AppDeals
System diagnosis
Battery health charging
Splendid
Tru2Life
Function key lock
WiFi SmartConnect
Link to MyASUS

Splendid
Tru2Life
Function key lock
Link to MyASUS

Microsoft Office

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Microsoft 365 Personal 1-year included.*
*Activation required with 6-months of Windows activation date.

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

WPS Office 30 days trial version
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
WPS Office Standard Edition (With license for 3 products)

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Microsoft Office Home & Business Premium plus Office 365 Service
WPS Office 30 days trial version
Microsoft Office Personal Premium plus Office 365 Service
Microsoft 365 Personal 1-year included.*
*Activation required with 6-months of Windows activation date.

Ecolabels & Compliances

Energy star

Security

BIOS Booting User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
BIOS setup user password
HDD User Password Protection and Security

BIOS Booting User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

BIOS Booting User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
BIOS setup user password
HDD User Password Protection and Security

HDD User Password Protection and Security
BIOS Booting User Password Protection

BIOS Booting User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
BIOS setup user password
HDD User Password Protection and Security

Included in the Box

Carry bag
* Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
Backpack
Wired optical mouse (USB)
USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Wireless optical mouse

Wired optical mouse (USB)
Carry bag
* Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
Backpack
USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter

Backpack
Wired optical mouse (USB)
Carry bag

Backpack
* Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
Wired optical mouse (USB)
Carry bag

Backpack
Wired optical mouse (USB)
Carry bag

Wired optical mouse (USB)

Wired optical mouse (USB)
Backpack
Carry bag

Disclaimer

¹The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)