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Black Lenovo ThinkPad T540P laptop 15.6 inch matte screen closed lid

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T540P laptop 15.6" i5-4200M 16 GB 1TB HDD

SKU CH-XS6V-WCE32

15.6-inch business notebook with a 2.6 GHz dual-core i5, 16 GB DDR3, 1 TB hard drive and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4600
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • 6 inch HD LED display for clear visuals
  • Intel Core i5 4200M dual-core processor at 2.6 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • 1 TB 2.5 inch hard drive stores large files
  • Windows 10 Professional 64-bit pre-installed for business use

ThinkPad T540P 15.6-inch laptop for office work

The Lenovo ThinkPad T540P is a 15.6-inch notebook built around a dual-core Intel Core i5 4th Gen processor running at 2.60GHz. It ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB 2.5-inch hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 drives the 1366 x 768 LED display. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit comes pre-installed.

Check your workflow before ordering

This unit relies on a mechanical hard drive rather than solid-state storage, so boot and application launch times will be slower than on SSD-equipped machines. The panel is a non-touch 14.1-inch diagonal with 1366 x 768 resolution and no higher-resolution option is listed. Integrated graphics limit 3D workloads to light tasks. Verify that your peripherals can connect via VGA or Mini DisplayPort outputs.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous load the dual-core CPU and integrated GPU share a single thermal envelope, so extended compiles or video encoding will trigger throttling once temperatures rise. The 1TB hard drive maintains steady sequential throughput but random I/O degrades noticeably during heavy multitasking. Fan noise increases progressively during long sessions. Battery runtime drops sharply when both cores and the discrete graphics slice run at full tilt.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $350.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Lower than about 59% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberT540P
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
Processor model2.6 GHz
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Processor codenameCore i5 4th Gen
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration2.5 in 1,000 GB (1 TB) Hard Drive
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Screen featuresLED backlight
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4600
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
HDMI portsNo
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader4-in-1
Power
Power adapter90-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack6-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.2 × 9 × 1.02
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Restore Media
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
KeyboardStandard with Numeric Keypad
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

Does the laptop ship with the 1 TB hard drive and 16 GB of DDR3 already installed?

The 1 TB hard drive and 16 GB of DDR3 memory are installed and ready to use.

Should I pick the 15.6 inch 1366 x 768 screen or the 14.1 inch option?

The unit supplied has the 15.6 inch LED display with a 1366 x 768 resolution.

How does the 2.6 GHz dual-core i5-4200M perform with Windows 10 Pro on this chassis?

The 2.6 GHz dual-core processor and 16 GB of memory run Windows 10 Pro smoothly for typical office workloads.

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