Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavy and bulky

average battery life

outdated design

premium price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 4
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
SSD Cache Optional (M.2) -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, 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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