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Black ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation laptop with 15.6 inch FHD screen and UltraNav trackpad

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 15.6" FHD i7 3.20GHz 16GB 500GB SSD Quadro K1100M laptop

SKU CH-7X0A-FTG4N

A 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with a 3.20 GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for ISV-certified professional applications

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • ISV-certified for over 100 professional applications
  • Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz drives demanding workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics accelerate 3D rendering
  • 6" FHD 1920x1080 display shows fine detail
  • 16GB memory and 500GB SSD enable fast multitasking

Mobile Workstation with ISV Certification

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Windows 8.1 Pro. It pairs an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz with 16GB of memory and a 500GB SSD. NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics provide certified performance for professional applications.

Suited to Certified Workflows Not Modern

This system suits users who rely on ISV-certified stability for 3D rendering or multitasking within a proven platform. The spill-resistant keyboard with TrackPoint and UltraNav touchpad supports long typing sessions. Buyers who need more than 500GB of internal storage or Bluetooth newer than 4.0 should consider other options.

Quadro K1100M Drives Professional Graphics

The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU is the specification that determines suitability for CAD and design software. It delivers workstation-class driver support for over 100 certified applications. Without this discrete graphics module the laptop would not meet the same professional workload requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $1,087.99
Pricier than about 76% 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).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineThinkpad W541
Model nameThinkPad
Part number20EF
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor model3.2 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 8.1 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

When does the Intel Core i7 3.20GHz processor hit its thermal limit during sustained workloads?

The mobile workstation chassis manages heat from the i7 and Quadro K1100M during extended rendering or compute tasks.

How loud and hot does the W541 get when running all day?

Dual fans cool the i7 and K1100M; noise rises under load but stays within office-tolerable levels for a 5.9 lbs mobile workstation.

What must I already own to use the ThinkPad UltraNav pointing system?

The UltraNav trackpad and TrackPoint nub are built in; no external mouse or driver disc is required for Windows 8.1 Pro.

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