Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Mobile Workstation laptop, Core i7 3.20GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6" 3K, Quadro K1100M
A mobile workstation with a 15.6-inch 2880x1620 display, Intel Core i7 3.20GHz processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics
- ColorBlack
- Operating SystemWindows 8.1 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7
- Processor Name3.20GHz
- Screen Size15.6"
- TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
- ISV-certified for over 100 professional applications
- 2880 x 1620 resolution on a 15.6 inch 3K display
- NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for 3D rendering workflows
- Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz with 16GB memory for multitasking
- 256GB SSD provides fast boot and application loading
Mobile workstation with 3K display
The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need certified application stability. It runs Windows 8.1 Pro on an Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 3.20GHz with 16GB of memory. The 2880 x 1620 panel and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics target 3D rendering and colour-critical tasks. ISV certification covers over 100 independent software vendor applications.
Spill-resistant keyboard and UltraNav
The chassis weighs between 5 and 5.9 lbs and includes a full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard with TrackPoint and a spacious clickpad. Four USB ports and Bluetooth 4.0 handle peripheral and wireless connectivity. A DVD recordable drive remains fitted for legacy media. The UltraNav pointing system offers both TrackPoint and touchpad input without external mice.
Kepler-class GPU limits modern workloads
The Quadro K1100M uses the Kepler architecture and 2GB of video memory, restricting performance in current GPU-accelerated applications. Driver support has moved to legacy branches, so newer APIs and compute features are unavailable. The 256GB SSD provides fast boot and application load times but may require external storage for large project files. Windows 8.1 Pro no longer receives security updates from Microsoft.
Highlights
- ISV-certified for over 100 professional applications
- 2880 x 1620 resolution on a 15.6 inch 3K display
- NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for 3D rendering workflows
- Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz with 16GB memory for multitasking
- 256GB SSD provides fast boot and application loading
Specifications
| Series | Thinkpad W541 |
|---|---|
| Model | ThinkPad |
| Part Number | 20EF |
| Color | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Name | 3.20GHz |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | QHD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA Quadro K1100M |
| SSD | 256GB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| USB | 4 |
| Touchpad | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Type | Workstation |
| Weight | 5 - 5.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
Which USB version is provided by the four ports on this ThinkPad W541?
The four USB ports support data transfer and peripheral connectivity for the mobile workstation.
What are the exact dimensions and weight of the W541 chassis?
The system weighs between 5 and 5.9 lbs and features a 15.6-inch form factor.
How is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics driver installed on the Windows 8.1 Pro image?
The graphics driver is pre-installed and configured for the 2880 x 1620 display resolution.
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