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outdated design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 T460p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no usb-c port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 34.4 cm x 23.9 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 2.13 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 Mobile Intel QM170
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 530
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
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)
3 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 T460p
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System -
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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