Lenovo ThinkPad E490

Impressive features. Incredible value.

A sleek design, small footprint, and smart metallic construction ensure the Lenovo ThinkPad E490 laptop is the perfect choice for professionals on the go. This lightweight SMB device boasts powerful performance with the latest Intel^® CPUs, dual storage drive options, and AMD discrete graphics. Plus, robust security features keep your data safe.

Features

Say goodbye to vulnerability

Lenovo ThinkPad E490’s optional security features help your SMB take control. The fingerprint reader adds secure biometric authentication, while the discrete trusted platform module (TPM) encrypts data at the hardware level. We take care of security so you can take care of business.

Lenovo ThinkPad E490s laptop for SMB angled slightly right.

Packed with power

The Lenovo ThinkPad E490 features the latest Intel^® Quad Core™ processors and it’s Intel Optane™ ready—which means that when you choose this memory option, everything’s accelerated, from everyday computing and opening media-rich files to loading high-performance games.

Backside of Lenovo ThinkPad E490s laptop for SMB showing metal cover in Black.

Built for business—tested for life

The Lenovo ThinkPad E490 is tested against industry-standard quality checks to ensure reliability. Our ThinkPad E Series PCs undergo a range of testing like hinge life-cycle durability, fan testing to keep thermals in check, vibration and non-repetitive shock tests for everyday handling and transporting, and even keyboard testing to verify sturdiness and longevity of keys and components. When you buy Lenovo ThinkPad E490, you get the perfect blend of value and durability.

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 laptop for SMB angled slightly right.

Dazzle with style

When it comes to being on the go, not only is the Lenovo ThinkPad E490 light enough to tuck under your arm while heading to your next client meeting, but it’s sure to look good too. Choose the durable plastic top cover for a more cost-effective model, or stick with the metal version for a thinner model. Either way, there are two colors to convey your personal style: sleek Silver or classic Black.

Go from 0 to 80 in 60 minutes

The Lenovo ThinkPad E490boosts your productivity with 13.6 hours of battery life.* What’s more, when you do need to plug in, Rapid Charge technology provides 80% capacity in just an hour. So a 60-minute lunch break or a layover can easily boost your battery for more than a day’s work.

*All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using both the MobileMark^® 2014 battery-life benchmark tests on the low-power FHD display panel. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 SMB laptop in Black, with closed cover.

Tech Specs

Processor	Up to 8th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7-8565U
Operating System	Up to Windows 10 Pro
Display	14” FHD IPS antiglare (1920 x 1080) 14” HD antiglare (1366 x 768)
Memory	Up to 32GB (2 DIMM)
Battery	Up to 13.6 hours on a 45Whr battery* with Rapid Charge technology *All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using both the MobileMark^® 2014 battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use. Note that Rapid Charge requires the 65W power adapter.
Storage	Up to 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD Up to 500GB (7200 RPM) Up to 2TB (5400 RPM) 2.5 SATA HDD Optional: Dual Drive storage Optional: Up to 16GB Intel^® Optane™ Memory
Graphics	Integrated Intel^® graphics Discrete AMD Radeon RX 550X, 2GB
Security	dTPM 2.0 Optional: Match-on-Host fingerprint reader with Windows Hello Kensington lock slot
Audio	Dolby^® Audio™ Skype-certified dual-array mic
Camera	HD 720p
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Metal cover: 329mm x 242mm x 19.9mm / 12.9” x 9.5” x 0.78” Plastic cover: 329mm x 242mm x 21.9mm / 12.9” x 9.5” x 0.86”
Weight	Starting at 1.84kg / 4.06lbs
Colors	Black Silver
Connectivity	Up to Intel 2×2 11ac & Bluetooth^® 4.1 combo
Ports / Slots	USB-C (supports power delivery & can be used as DisplayPort) 2 x USB 3.1 USB 2.0 HDMI 1.4b RJ45 MicroSD card reader Headphone / mic combo
AC Adapter	45W 65W supports Rapid Charge functionality
Preloaded Software	Lenovo App Explorer Lenovo Vantage McAfee Live Safe (trial) Microsoft Office 2016 (trial, except in Japan)