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Black 15.6 inch ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation with anti-glare display, numeric keypad and DVDRW drive

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 laptop i7-4800MQ 32GB 128GB SSD 1TB HDD

SKU CH-YDJD-85QJC

15.6" Full HD mobile workstation with Intel Core i7-4800MQ, NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics, 32 GB DDR3 memory, 128 GB mSATA SSD plus 1 TB hard drive, Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 32GB/128GB+1TB

  • Quad-core i7-4800MQ at 2.7 GHz powers demanding workloads
  • 128 GB mSATA SSD plus 1 TB HDD combine speed and capacity
  • 32 GB DDR3 memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 6" Full HD anti-glare display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 drives professional graphics

Mobile workstation with dual storage

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Windows 10 Pro. It combines a 128 GB mSATA SSD with a 2.5-inch 1 TB hard drive for both speed and capacity. A quad-core Intel Core i7-4800MQ processor at 2.7 GHz and 32 GB of DDR3 memory handle demanding workloads. NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics with 2 GB DDR5 video memory support professional applications.

Suits engineers and creators needing ISV-certified

This laptop suits engineers, designers and analysts who rely on Quadro drivers for CAD, DCC or scientific software. The anti-glare Full HD panel and numeric keypad help during long sessions. Buyers who need a touchscreen, a higher-resolution panel or a thinner ultrabook chassis should look elsewhere. The optical drive adds weight that mobile-only users may not want.

Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 decides fit

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU with 2 GB of DDR5 video memory. It determines whether the system can run the ISV-certified drivers required by professional 3D and compute applications. If your workflow demands more video memory or a newer Quadro architecture, this unit will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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Price $462.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 numberW556
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness/Consumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-4800MQ
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration8 GB x 4
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration128 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
Ports & slots
USB ports4 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
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

Should I pick the 16 GB or 32 GB DDR3 memory option for the ThinkPad W540?

The 32 GB DDR3 configuration lets you run large assemblies, virtual machines or video timelines without swapping to disk, while the 16 GB version is adequate for lighter CAD and office workloads.

What does the 2.7 GHz quad-core i7-4800MQ deliver in daily workstation tasks?

The four cores at 2.7 GHz handle multi-threaded rendering, compilation and simulation workloads smoothly, and the chip's thermal design keeps clocks stable during extended sessions.

How does the mSATA SSD plus 2.5" hard-drive combination affect real-world storage speed?

The 128 GB mSATA SSD holds the OS and active projects for quick boot and application launch, while the 1 TB 2.5" drive provides bulk capacity for archives and media libraries.

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