Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600
RAM
4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - eDrive
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4
Empty Slots 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - eDrive
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600
Video Memory 2 GB
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I217-LM
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Technology 9-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay
Slots 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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Operating System (OS) 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 Cyberlink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerProducer, CyberLink Power2Go, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Reader, ThinkVantage System Update, Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription), ThinkVantage Product Recovery, Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync, PC Device Stage
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF)
Dockable Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter
Integrated Options X-Rite Pantone colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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