Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Pro Reviews

All in all, we're having trouble finding fault—other than minor faults like Thunderbolt instead of Thunderbolt 2—with the W540. Of course it's not news that a laptop can be a full-featured desktop replacement, but the Lenovo is a genuine workstation replacement complete with a stack of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and extras like monitor color calibration.The ThinkPad W540 is likely too bulky and pricey for the vast majority of laptop buyers. But professionals who need workstation-class performance and creature comforts in a portable package will love it.

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a 15-inch mobile workstation with a self-calibrating In-Plane Switching (IPS) display and class-leading performance.

At $2,573 (about £1,606, AU$2,946) the Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a costly business investment whether you're buying just one or multiple units for your employees. For this reason there are a lot of other machines to consider, especially if your line of work does not require a 2880 x 1620 display. There are also direct competitors such as the MacBook Pro 15 that offer a slightly higher fidelity Retina display for less money. The Dell Precision M4800 also offers up the same configuration with an even higher-resolution 3200 x 1800 display, all for a smaller equipment bill. If it were not for the enormous price tag we would wholeheartedly recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad W540, just be sure to check out the competition before you decide to foot the big bill.