Award-Winning Keyboard
Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint® pointing device. It's optimized for Windows 8.1 with convenient multimedia buttons, function-lock capability, and immediate access to view apps. We've enhanced our 2015 TrackPad based on customer feedback, incorporating a larger area with three-button control. Available optional backlight makes working in dark environments effortless.
Stereo Speakers With Dolby® Advanced Audio™
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. Plus, convenient multimedia keys provide quick and easy access to microphone, speaker, and camera controls. Crystal-clear video, face-tracking and keystroke noise suppression technology will help you web-conference or chat like you're really there. Dual digital-array microphones ensure a premium audio experience.

Military-Specification Testing
Validates the ruggedness, durability, and quality of ThinkPad products by testing against eight parameters: high pressure, humidity, vibration, high temperature, temperature shock, low pressure (15,000 ft), low temperature, and dust.
Intel® vPro Technology
Makes enterprise-level manageability even more convenient and cost-saving. Manage, protect, repair, or locate your deployed laptops from anywhere in the world.
Convenient Mechanical Docking
With the optional ThinkPad Ultra Dock, simply click the W550s into place and easily hook up external monitors, as well as peripherals. Releases with one click. The dock charges your laptop, includes security keys, and is shared across the ThinkPad series.
Integrated Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
Get quick, convenient access and secure login with one swipe.
WWAN (3G/4G) (Optional)
Add wireless WAN connectivity and go online virtually anywhere without a WiFi connection.