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Black ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation laptop with 15.6 inch display

Lenovo

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

SKU CH-MACT-M8T5R

A 15.6" FHD mobile workstation with an Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz, 16GB RAM, 500GB HDD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Intel Core i7 at 3.20 GHz drives demanding workloads
  • 16 GB memory handles heavy multitasking with ease
  • 6 inch FHD display at 1920 x 1080 shows sharp detail
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics certified for 100 plus ISV apps
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connects peripherals wirelessly

Mobile Workstation for Professional Applications

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 an NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU. The 1920x1080 FHD display and ISV certification for over 100 applications suit engineers and designers needing certified stability on the move.

Upgrading From Consumer Laptops

This unit replaces consumer-grade notebooks that lack ISV-certified drivers and professional graphics. The jump is worth it when your workflow depends on validated compatibility with CAD, CAE or 3D rendering packages. It also supersedes earlier ThinkPad W-series models that used lower-tier Quadro graphics or offered less system memory.

Verify Peripheral and Storage Needs Before Ordering

The chassis provides four USB ports and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless peripherals. Storage ships as a single 500GB hard drive with no solid-state drive installed, so confirm that capacity and speed meet your project requirements. The optical drive is DVD recordable only; Blu-ray media are not supported. Weight ranges from 5 to 5.9 lbs.

How it compares

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

Price $1,248.99
Pricier than about 81% 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 storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
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

Does the 15.6-inch chassis have internal bays for adding an M.2 SSD alongside the 500GB hard drive?

The specifications list a 500GB HDD and no SSD; the platform supports a 2.5-inch drive bay and a separate M.2 slot for future storage upgrades.

Which screw or cover must be removed first to reach the two SODIMM slots for the 16GB memory?

Remove the single large bottom cover held by Phillips screws; both memory slots are then visible without touching the keyboard or palm-rest.

Is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics chip socketed or soldered, and will the 500GB HDD need replacement first?

The Quadro K1100M is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be swapped; the mechanical 500GB HDD is the component most likely to require replacement over time.

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