Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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outdated design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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W541 and Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.97 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 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
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache Optional (M.2) -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p 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 T570 (20JW)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro 64-bit) + Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Licence
Software Included - Adobe Reader, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Product Recovery, Lenovo Solution Center, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo PowerEngage
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (20JW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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