Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad E570 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E570 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

adequate performance

reasonable price point

good connectivity options

average battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Lenovo ThinkPad E570
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E570 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 37.9 cm x 26.1 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 CX11852
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (Always On)
VGA
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System Hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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