ThinkPad E490 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)

Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Dimensions Aluminum (WxDxH): 12.96" x 9.53" x 0.78"; 329mm x 242mm x 19.9mm
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor PC/ABS (WxDxH): 12.96" x 9.53" x 0.83"; 329mm x 242mm x 21.9mm
Cache Weight Starting at 3.87 lb / 1.75 kg
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
Case color Black or silver
i3-8145U 2 4 2.1 GHz 3.9 GHz 4MB
Case material Display cover: Aluminum or PC/ABS plastic;
i5-8265U 1.6 GHz 3.9 GHz 6MB Bottom: PC/ABS plastic
DDR4-2400 Intel UHD Graphics
i5-8365U 4 8 1.6 GHz 4.1 GHz 6MB
Smart card readerNone
i7-8565U 1.8 GHz 4.6 GHz 8MB Media reader MicroSD card reader
* i5-8365U is for speicial bid only Ports One USB 2.0, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics in processor only or one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
Intel UHD Graphics in processor and HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone / microphone combo jack,
AMD Radeon RX 550X Graphics, 2GB GDDR5 memory; microSD card reader, security keyhole
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; None
supports dual independent display; Monitor cable
Bundled Accy None
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI)
Chipset Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform Camera HD720p camera, fixed focus
Memory 32GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets Audio support HD Audio, Synaptic CX11880 codec /
* Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2400MHz due to Intel limitation stereo speakers, 1.5W x 2, Dolby Advanced Audio /
dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Display Aspect Contrast Viewing
Size / Resolution Type Surface Brightness Multi-touch Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
Ratio Ratio Angle
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
14.0" HD (1366x768) TN Anti-glare 220 nits 16:9 400:1 90° Non-touch
14.0" FHD (1920x1080) TN Anti-glare 220 nits 16:9 400:1 90° Non-touch
Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset or discrete TPM 2.0 TCG Certified
14.0" FHD (1920x1080) WVA Anti-glare 250 nits 16:9 600:1 170° Non-touch (may be disabled in some region)
Multi-touch None System Mgt None
Storage Up to two drives (one M.2 SSD and one HDD) Fingerprint reader Optional: Touch style fingerprint reader on the palm rest
• HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, Active Protection System NFC None
• M.2 2280 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s Battery Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery,
• M.2 2242 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2 supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter
• M.2 2280 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4 Max battery life MobileMark 2014: 13 hr
* Installed M.2 2280 SSD is PCIe 3x4 but run at PCIe 3x2 due to M.2 SSD adapter limitation * Battery life varies significantly with hardware configurations, settings, usage, & other factors
Optane memory Optional: Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2 AC adapter 45W or 65W USB-C AC adapter
Optical None Operating system Optional: Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Connection, Realtek R8111GUS Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model:
WLAN + One of the following, configurable by model: • 1-year mail-in repair service
Bluetooth • Realtek RTL8822BE, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2, M.2 card • 1-year depot repair service
• Intel Wireless-AC 9260, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card • 1-year limited onsite service
* BT5.1 is supported on Windows 10 version 2004 or above (limited to BT5.0 on earlier version)
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
WWAN None
SIM card None Environment ENERGY STAR 7.1; TCO Certified; RoHS-compliant
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
November 2020