So you’ve narrowed down your search for a new laptop or tablet, to two possibilities. The ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ and the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″. Now for the toughest bit, deciding which one. There are many factors that can influence your decision. So we’ve rounded up all the key facts, figures and specs to help you make that all important decision. Once you’ve decided, simply click on the “find best price” button where our system will search over 30 retailers to find you the best possible price.

ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ vs LENOVO Yoga 3 8″

ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6

ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″
LENOVO Yoga 3 8

LENOVO Yoga 3 8″
Brand

Asus

Lenovo

Key Features
  • Everyday: All-rounder for work and play
  • Windows 10
  • Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-5005U Processor
  • RAM: 4 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Up to 6 hours battery life
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • 188 pixels per inch
  • Qualcomm APQ8009 Processor
  • Apps available from Lenovo App Shop & Google Play
  • SD card slot
  • Colour

    White

    Black

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Type

    Laptop

    Tablet

    Operating System

    Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

    Processor

    – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-5005U Processor – Dual-core – 2.0 GHz – 3 MB cache

    – Qualcomm APQ8009 Processor – Quad-core – 1.3 GHz

    Memory – RAM

    4 GB (8 GB maximum installable RAM)

    2 GB LPDDR3

    Storage

    N/A

    16 GB eMMC

    Touchscreen

    No

    10-point multitouch screen

    Screen Size

    15.6ó

    8″

    Screen Type

    LED

    LCD IPS

    Screen Resolution

    1366 x 768

    1280 x 800

    Wireless Connection

    802.11 b/g/n

    802.11 b/g/n

    Ethernet Connection

    10/100 Ethernet

    N/A

    Bluetooth

    N/A

    Bluetooth 4.0

    USB Connections

    – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 1

    Micro USB x 1

    Other Ports

    N/A

    N/A

    Video Interface

    HDMI x 1

    N/A

    Audio Interface

    3.5 mm jack

    3.5 mm jack

    Memory Card Reader

    SD card reader

    SD memory card reader

    Speakers

    Integrated stereo speakers

    Dual front-facing Stereo Dolby ATMOS speakers

    Sound

    #NAME?

    Dolby ATMOS

    Camera

    Integrated VGA camera

    Integrated 180Á rotating 8 MP camera

    Microphone

    Yes

    N/A

    Battery Type

    3-cell Lithium-ion

    2-cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life

    Up to 6 hours

    Up to 20 hours

    Screen Pixels Per Inch

    N/A

    188 ppi

    Screen Features

    LED backlighting

    N/A

    Security Features

    #NAME?

    N/A

    Disc Drive

    DVD/RW

    N/A

    Mouse or Trackpad

    N/A

    N/A

    Keyboard

    Chiclet keyboard

    N/A

    Software Included

    N/A

    * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
    * Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included

    Weight

    2 kg

    466 g

    Dimensions

    28 x 381 x 252 mm (H x W x D)

    146 x 210 x 7 mm (H x W x D)

    In the Box

    – Asus VivoBook A540 15.6″ Laptop
    – Power Adaptor
    – User guide

    – Lenovo Yoga 3 8″ Tablet
    – AC power adapter

    Price

    £379.99

    £129.99

    Number of Reviews

    2

    N/A

    Review Score

    9.5

    N/A

    Buy

    Laptop and Tablet buying guide

    Buying a laptop or a tablet is tough, there’s no doubt about it. Unless you’re in the IT services trade or a hardcore gamer some of the specs can get a little confusing, so the information below has been produced to help you understand what’s important when buying a laptop or tablet.

    Power and Speed

    Fairly high up on the priority list should be the power and the speed of the device. This comes down to a combination of the processor, and the memory (RAM) of the laptop or tablet. Amongst other factors but the two above are the most critical. The ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ has an – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-5005U Processor – Dual-core – 2.0 GHz – 3 MB cache as its processor whereas the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ has – Qualcomm APQ8009 Processor – Quad-core – 1.3 GHz. Then onto the Random Access Memory RAM, the ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ benefits from 4 GB (8 GB maximum installable RAM) vs the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ which boasts 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM.

    Storage Capacity

    Storage capacity is of course important for storing all those documents, presentations, photos, videos and songs. ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ has a built in storage of N/A vs LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ which has 16 GB eMMC. To give you a rough guide, 32GB of storage equates to around 7,000 songs or 10,000 photos.

    Battery Life

    You’re buying a portable device, so it’s pretty clear that you want it to have a good battery life. Keep your eyes peeled when looking for a laptop or tablet as some boast much stronger performing batteries than others. ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ benefits from a battery life of Up to 6 hours before it will need charging. Whereas LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ has Up to 20 hours of battery between charges.

    Features

    Screen

    The screen on a laptop or tablet can make or break a deal for us at iCompareit. A good screen delivers clear, crisp picture and can handle strong colours. The screen on ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ is LED and provides a resolution of 1366 x 768 on its 15.6ó screen size. On the other hand LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ has a LCD IPS screen with resolution of 1280 x 800 on its 8″.

    Connections

    Now our advice here will vary on this guide between laptop advice and tablet advice. You’re likely to have very different needs and requirements from a laptop than you will tablet for connections. The physical connections available on the ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ include – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, 3.5 mm jack and SD card reader. The connections included on LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ include Micro USB x 1, N/A, 3.5 mm jack and SD memory card reader.

    Camera and Microphone

    To some people a camera and microphone is an important feature for their device. Particularly as we’ve moved towards a trend of video calling over Skype. If you’re looking for a camera and microphone from your tablet or laptop then make sure you check out the features list before buying.ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″, what camera is included? Integrated VGA camera and is there a microphone? Yes. LENOVO Yoga 3 8″, what camera is included? Integrated 180Á rotating 8 MP camera and is there a microphone? N/A.

    Price

    Price is a deal maker or breaker for many of us. As much as we love the latest gadgets and technology, it often comes down to price and budget. Be sure to set yourself a budget and make sure you stick to it. It’s good to do this, or you end up getting carried away and spending much more than you can afford. To find the best price for the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ or ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ then just use the green buttons. Our search today found the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ for £129.99 and ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ for £379.99.

    Customer and Expert Reviews

    Customer reviews are like gold when it comes to consumer electronics. Forget about how good the manufacturer tells you it is, here it straight from a like-minded owner. ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ reviews and LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ reviews will really help you to make the decision. We’ve collated the reviews from many customers of Currys and review site Revoo and have found that the LENOVO Yoga 3 8″ N/A whereas ASUS VivoBook A540 15.6″ Scores 9.5 out of 10 based on 2 reviews. Our other important bit of advice is to only buy from a retailer that you know and trust. You’re in safe hands buying a brand like Asus or Lenovo but we’ve advise you to also choose a reputable retailer. We only recommend retailers that we have personally used and can rely on.

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