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Black Lenovo ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation laptop, 15.6 inch non-touch 3K display, matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Workstation laptop 16GB 500GB 15.6" 3K i7 3.20GHz Quadro K1100M

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A 15.6 inch mobile workstation with a 2880 x 1620 display, NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics, 16GB memory, 500GB SSD and Intel Core i7 3.20GHz processor

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution2880 × 1620
  • ISV-certified with over 100 professional applications
  • 3K 2880 x 1620 display on 15.6 inch panel
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for 3D rendering
  • 16GB memory with 500GB SSD storage
  • Intel Core i7 3.20GHz processor runs Windows 8.1 Pro

Mobile workstation for ISV-certified apps

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built for professionals who rely on ISV-certified applications. An Intel Core i7 processor running at 3.20GHz pairs with 16GB of memory and a 500GB SSD. NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics drive a 3K display at 2880 x 1620 resolution. Windows 8.1 Pro comes pre-installed.

Thermals and acoustics under load

The workstation chassis manages heat from the quad-core processor and discrete GPU during rendering or simulation tasks. Fan noise rises under sustained workloads but remains typical for a mobile workstation of this class. Power draw scales with the 3.20GHz CPU and K1100M GPU, so battery life shortens during intensive compute sessions.

Keyboard, UltraNav and optical drive

The spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard includes a numeric keypad, multimedia keys and the signature TrackPoint pointing device. A spacious clickpad with dedicated buttons supports the UltraNav experience. A DVD recordable drive is integrated for legacy media access. Bluetooth 4.0 handles wireless peripherals.

How it compares

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

Price $1,175.99
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 systemWindows 8.1 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

How do I install the 500 GB SSD in the W541 and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the 2.5-inch bay, secure it with the single screw, then reinstall the operating system — skipping the OS reload leaves the laptop unbootable.

What maintenance will the Quadro K1100M graphics need later?

Clean the heatsink and fan annually and replace the thermal paste on the GPU die if temperatures climb above normal under load.

What limit appears first during sustained rendering on the 3.20 GHz Core i7?

The CPU and GPU share a cooling solution, so thermal throttling on the processor package typically arrives before power or memory limits.

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