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Black Lenovo ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation laptop, 15.6 inch non-touch display, matte finish, TrackPoint and clickpad visible

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop Intel Core i7 3.20GHz 16GB 500GB SSD 15.6" 2880x1620 NVIDIA Quadro K1100M Ubuntu

SKU CH-DM9H-72QM5

A 15.6-inch 3K mobile workstation with Intel Core i7 3.20GHz, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics running Ubuntu Linux

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution2880 × 1620
  • Intel Core i7 3.20GHz handles demanding workloads
  • 16GB RAM keeps 100 ISV apps running smoothly
  • 500GB SSD stores large project files fast
  • 6" 2880x1620 display shows fine 3D detail
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M accelerates professional graphics tasks

Mobile workstation for 3D rendering

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need ISV-certified performance in a portable chassis. It runs Ubuntu Linux on an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz with 16GB of memory and a 500GB SSD. The 2880x1620 QHD display and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics target 3D workflows and enhanced multitasking.

Upgrade from consumer laptops without ISV

This system replaces consumer-grade notebooks that lack validation for over 100 professional applications. The jump is worth it when your daily work depends on certified stability for rendering or engineering software rather than general office tasks. Buyers who need more than 16GB of memory or a higher-tier professional GPU should look elsewhere.

Standard laptop deployment with UltraNav input

Deployment follows typical mobile workstation procedures: power on, configure Ubuntu, and connect peripherals via the four USB ports and Bluetooth 4.0. The spill-resistant keyboard and UltraNav TrackPoint with clickpad are ready immediately. The 5.9 lb weight affects portability plans, and the DVD recordable drive bay may be unused in modern workflows.

How it compares

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

Price $1,196.99
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 storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
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 systemUbuntu
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

What drive bay size does the 15.6" ThinkPad W541 use for the 500 GB SSD?

The 500 GB SSD is already installed in the internal drive bay; the chassis does not expose a user-accessible caddy for that slot.

Which screw pattern secures the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M heatsink during installation?

The Quadro K1100M is soldered to the motherboard, so no heatsink screws or GPU installation steps are required.

When will the 16 GB memory modules need replacement?

The 16 GB of RAM is soldered and not user-replaceable; plan on the original modules lasting the laptop's service life.

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