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Black 15.6 inch Lenovo ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation with matte anti-glare display, numeric keyboard, and DVD drive

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 laptop i7-4800MQ 16GB 512GB+1TB

SKU CH-QY0Y-2VZRP

15.6-inch mobile workstation with Quadro K1100M graphics, 16 GB DDR3 memory and 512 GB plus 1 TB storage running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/512GB

  • Quad-core i7-4800MQ at 2.7 GHz drives demanding workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with 2 GB video memory powers professional graphics
  • 512 GB mSATA SSD plus 1 TB 2.5" drive stores projects and apps
  • 6" 1920 x 1080 anti-glare display shows detail in bright light
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory and Windows 10 Pro ready for business

Mobile workstation for professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for engineers and designers who need certified graphics and a durable chassis. It ships new with Windows 10 Professional 64-bit pre-installed on the boot drive. The system targets users who rely on ISV-certified drivers for CAD and 3D applications.

Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 VRAM

The discrete NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU provides 2 GB of dedicated DDR5 video memory for hardware-accelerated viewport performance. It works alongside Intel HD Graphics 4600 for display output and power saving. This graphics combination decides whether the laptop can handle your professional 3D workload.

Dual-drive storage with mSATA and 2.5-inch bays

A 512 GB mSATA SSD serves as the system drive while a 1 TB 2.5-inch SSD adds capacity for projects and data. Both slots are occupied, so storage expansion requires replacing one of the existing drives. The 180 W AC adapter supplies power for the CPU and discrete GPU under load.

How it compares

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

Price $522.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Video RAM 2 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,254 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberW540
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness/Consumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-4800MQ
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 4
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB mSATA SSD + 2.5 in 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
Optical driveDVDRW
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresUltraSharp, WideView, anti-glare
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
Video RAM2 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connectionGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth support4.0
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports4 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader9 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus, SDIO, SDXC Card)
Power
Power adapter180-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Product weight6–6.9 lb (2.72–3.13 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardFull size with Numeric keypad
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

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Questions about this item

How does the 2.7 GHz quad-core i7-4800MQ perform inside the W540 chassis?

The 2.7 GHz quad-core i7-4800MQ delivers workstation-class processing for CAD, rendering and heavy multitasking within the 15.6" W540 body.

What does the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 actually drive?

The Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 drives the 1920 x 1080 anti-glare panel and supports external displays via the workstation's video outputs.

Will the 512 GB mSATA SSD plus the 2.5" 1 TB drive both fit the factory bays?

Yes, the W540 ships with the 512 GB mSATA SSD in its dedicated slot and the 2.5" 1 TB drive in the standard hard-drive bay.

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