PROVEN, TESTED PERFORMANCE

W Series ThinkPads exclusively feature ISV-ceritification, because photographers, light CAD/CAM users, digital content creators, and other industry pros require proven performance and software stability. Numerous applications are tested and certified by industry-leading independent software vendors (ISV).

MILITARY-GRADE DURABILITY

Whether you drop it, spill coffee on it, leave it in your car on a blistering day, or dump it out in the snow, the W550s has been tested to withstand a wide variety of calamities through rigorous, military levels of testing. It validates the ruggedness, durability, and quality of ThinkPad products.

MORE POWER WITH POWER BRIDGE

Stay unplugged for up to 13 hours. Plus, when you need more time, Power Bridge technology lets you hot-swap the removable rear 6-cell battery with an extra travel battery, without powering down. The internal 3-cell battery keeps you up and running.

WORLD-RENOWNED NAVIGATION

Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint® pointing device. We've enhanced our 2015 TrackPad based on customer feedback, incorporating a larger area with three-button control. The backlit keyboard makes working in dark environments effortless.

A DISPLAY FOR ANY NEED

W550s features an optional 10-point multitouch panel with up to 3K (2880 x 1620) resolution and IPS technology In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology allows for vivid colors and nearly 180-degree viewing angles.

DOLBY®-BACKED STEREO SOUND

A suite of audio technology from Dolby delivers a crisp, clear cinematic surround sound for music, movies, games, and more. Hear every detail clearly and experience the full impact of your entertainment anywhere.

INTEGRATED HD WEBCAM & MIC

Never miss a thing in web conferences: a low-light sensitive 720p HD webcam with wide-angle viewing and face-tracking, along with dual noise-cancelling microphones deliver crystal-clear private and conference mode VOIP meetings.