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Black 15.6 inch ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation closed lid matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop Intel Core i7 3.20GHz 16GB 500GB HDD 15.6" 3K NVIDIA Quadro K1100M

SKU CH-YB9J-DMGHB

A 15.6-inch mobile workstation with a 2880 x 1620 display, Intel Core i7 3.20GHz processor, 16GB memory, 500GB hard drive and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for ISV-certified applications

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution2880 × 1620
  • Intel Core i7 3.20 GHz powers demanding workloads
  • 6" 3K display shows 2880 x 1620 detail
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M handles professional 3D tasks
  • 16 GB memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connects peripherals wirelessly

Mobile Workstation for ISV Applications

The ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built for certified professional software. It runs Windows 8.1 Pro on an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz with 16GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. The 2880 x 1620 display and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics target 3D rendering and multitasking workloads. ISV certification covers over 100 applications.

Suited for Certified Workloads.

Engineers and designers who need ISV-certified stability for legacy 3D and CAD packages will find the Quadro K1100M and 3K panel appropriate. The spill-resistant keyboard with TrackPoint supports long sessions in the field. Buyers who want faster boot and load times from solid-state storage should look elsewhere because this unit ships with a mechanical hard drive only.

3K Non-Touch Display Decides Fit

The 15.6 inch panel at 2880 x 1620 resolution is the specification that determines suitability. Color-critical work benefits from the pixel density, while the non-touch surface avoids gloss reflections. If your workflow requires touch input or a different aspect ratio, this screen will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $1,192.99
Pricier than about 80% 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 resolution2880 × 1620
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
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 ThinkPad W541 include an operating system and a DVD recordable drive, or do I need to buy them separately?

The W541 ships with Windows 8.1 Pro already installed and a DVD recordable drive built in, so no separate purchase is needed for either.

Which display and graphics combination does the W541 use for colour-critical work?

The 15.6 inch 3K panel runs at 2880 x 1620 and is driven by the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU, a pairing aimed at ISV-certified applications.

What does the 3.20 GHz Core i7 and 16 GB memory mean for 3D rendering on this mobile workstation?

The 3.20 GHz processor and 16 GB of RAM let the W541 handle 3D rendering and heavy multitasking within the limits of its Quadro K1100M graphics and 500 GB hard drive.

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