| Processor | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | i7-4800MQ | i5-6200U |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor socket | PGA946 | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor threads | 8 | 4 |
| Processor cores | 4 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Haswell | Skylake |
| Processor family | 4th gen Intel Core i7 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel QM87 | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 W | 15 W |
| Software | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | |
| Display brightness | 350 cd/m? | |
| Display diagonal | 15.5 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 2880 x 1620 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Wide Quad HD | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | No |
| Number of displays supported | | 3 |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 2 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA Quadro K2100M | Not available |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.74 GB | 1.74 GB |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 400 MHz | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 11.1 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1300 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 4 GB | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Storage | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | Serial ATA III | |
| Storage media | SSD | SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | 1 |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Network & Communication | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| 4G | | No |
| 3G | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Interfaces/Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDMI ports quantity | | 1 |
| DC-in jack | | Yes |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Docking connector | Yes | Yes |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| ExpressCard slot | Yes | |
| Microphone in | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| S/PDIF out port | No | |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | 4 |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | 1 |
| Input Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Pointing device | | Clickpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Audio system | HD | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 1 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Power | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter output current | | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | | 19 V |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter power | 170 W | |
| Security | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Cable lock slot type | | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Design | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Colour of product | | Metallic |
| Height | | 23.2 mm |
| Brand | Lenovo | Toshiba |
| Family | ThinkPad | Tecra |
| Series | W | |
| Model name | W540 | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | 20BH002LGE | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Mobile workstation | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Housing material | Glass fiber, Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) | |
| Depth | 248.1 mm | 258 mm |
| Width | 376.6 mm | 379 mm |
| Height (rear) | 2.95 cm | |
| Height (front) | 2.79 cm | |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2013-12-06 | 2018-01-10 |
| Battery Information | Lenovo ThinkPad W540 20BH002LGE | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life | 11.1 h | 8 h |
| Number of battery cells | 9 | 4 |
