Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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 - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
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
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
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
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System 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 -
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