Lenovo ThinkPad T540p (Customizable)

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The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p is a 15.6-inch business-oriented laptop PC. Besides optional Pro versions of Windows 7 and 8, the laptop offers rugged chassis, a spill resistant keyboard, and enterprise class security. The core parts of the T540p are one of the Intel Core processors, ranging from the dual-core i3 to quad-core i7, an optional Nvidia GeForce dedicated video card, up to 16GB of RAM memory, solid state drive and hard drive choices, display with a resolution of up to 2880 x 1620 and anti-glare coating, and all networking features including optional 4G mobile broadband. The T540p is made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic and has metal hinges. The keyboard has backlight and ergonomically shaped keys.

Specifications of the Lenovo T540p

Here are the specs of the Lenovo T540p with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Lenovo
Screen Size 15.6-inch

This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution 1366x768 pixels HD

This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.

1920x1080 pixels Full HD

Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.

3200x1800 pixels

This resolution provides a very sharp picture and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and apps. It's noticeably better than the popular Full HD and almost as good as Ultra HD 4K.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs IPS or TN, depending on configuration

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles on the TN screens.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-4000M 4th Gen dual-core 2.4GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 36)

Intel Core i7-4700MQ 4th Gen quad-core 2.4-3.4GHz 6MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 57)

Intel Core i5-4200M dual-core 2.5-3.1GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 43)

Intel Core i5-4300M dual-core 2.5-3.3GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 47)

Intel Core i5-4330M dual-core 2.8-3.5GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 47)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ 4th Gen quad-core 2.7-3.7GHz 6MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 63)

Intel Core i7-4900MQ quad-core 2.8-3.8GHz 8MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 63)

Intel Core i7-4600M dual-core 2.9-3.6GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 50)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics

Nvidia GeForce GT 730M 2GB Dedicated Video Card
System Memory (RAM) Size 4GB RAM

4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.

8GB RAM

The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.

12GB RAM

12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more.

16GB RAM

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage 256GB SSD

256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.

500GB HDD

This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.

512GB SSD

512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.

1000GB (1TB) HDD

1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive DVD writer
Keyboard & Input Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard.

Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface

The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.

Pointing stick with accompanying click buttons

In the middle of the keyboard there's a pointing stick as an alternative to touchpad-based pointer navigation. The pointing stick is accompanied by left and right click buttons located between the keyboard and touchpad areas.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11AC

The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.

802.11N

802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) Yes (Optional)
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0

A total of four full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x mini DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side.

1 x VGA

VGA is an old analog type video port found on older computers, monitors, TVs, and projectors.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features Fingerprint reader

This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing.

Docking connector

Intel vPro

Intel vPro is a system management technology used for remote computer management, improved security, and other business-centric tasks. On laptops with newer Intel Core processors, the full Intel vPro feature set is called vPro Enterprise, as opposed to basic vPro Essentials.

SmartCard reader

Spill-resistant keyboard
Battery 9-cell

6-Cell
Weight 5.5 pounds
Height 1.1"
Width 14.8"
Depth 9.8"
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.

Windows 8.1 Pro

Windows 8.1 Pro is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info.

Windows 7 Pro

Windows 7 Pro is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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User Reviews and Q&A on the Lenovo T540p

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  1. Question

    Vic

    What version of SATA is used for HDD/DVD/SSD?

    • Dan

      It’s SATA 6.0Gb/s known as SATA 3 for the HDDs and SSDs, but I have no info on what’s the SATA version for the DVD.

    • Dan

      By the way, there’s also an M.2 SSD slot inside.

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