Lenovo ThinkPad E550 15.6″ Business Notebook

The Lenovo ThinkPad E550 notebook PC is designed for small business users. It features a 15.6-inch display and Intel’s latest 5th Generation Intel Core Broadwell processor. The L550 has either 1080p or 720p screen resolution, depending on configuration, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1-Terabyte of hard drive space. As extra features, the notebook optionally provides AMD Radeon R7 260 dedicated video card besides the standard Intel HD 5500 integrated GPU, as well as the RealSense 3D camera. However, Lenovo’s E550 lacks some features found on the higher-end T-series counterpart, the T550, such as dual-battery solution called PowerBridge, fingerprint and SmartCard readers, or support for the traditional ThinkPad notebook docks.

The ThinkPad E550 has a dedicated numeric pad on the keyboard, and the TrackPoint pointing stick alongside the standard trackpad.

The device has a battery life of up to nine hours with the default 48 Whr battery.

Specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad E550

Here are the specs of the Lenovo ThinkPad E550 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.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-5005U 5th Gen dual-core 2GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 31) Intel Core i5-5200U 5th Gen dual-core 2.2-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 37) Intel Core i7-5500U 5th Gen dual-core 2.4-3.GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42)
Graphics (GPU)	AMD Radeon R7 M260 2GB DDR3 dedicated video card (User Benchmark GPU score: 7) Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming)
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	1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	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.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
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.
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. 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	RealSense 3D Camera
Battery	Up to 9 Hours with default 48 Whr user-replaceable battery
Weight	5.2 pounds
Height	1.1"
Width	14.8"
Depth	10.1"
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.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.