Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD Specs
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Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD
Specs

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-8565U 1,8GHz

Screen 14" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits
Hard drive 1,13TB HDD+SSD
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics card

AMD Radeon RX 550X 2GB

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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD

Reference / Part Number 20N8A00XCD
Release date July 2019, 7 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Business

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Screen

Display diagonal 35,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Dual-screen No
Contrast ratio (typical) 600:1

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-8565U
Processor frequency 1,8 GHz
Processor generation 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 4,6 GHz
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 8 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1528
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Whiskey Lake
Bus type OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x4,2x2

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1,13 TB
Storage media HDD+SSD
Optical drive type No
Total HDDs capacity 1 TB
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD capacity 1 TB
HDD speed 5400 RPM
Total SSDs capacity 128 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 128 GB
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model AMD Radeon RX 550X
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory 2 GB
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics card ID 0x3EA0

Audio

Audio chip Conexant CX11880
Audio system Dolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1,5 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type 2x2
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC) No
WWAN Not installed

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 0
Headphone outputs 1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 1

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboard Yes
Windows keys Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Processor special features

Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 46x24 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 149091

Battery

Battery capacity 45 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max) 13 h
Fast charging Yes

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes
AC adapter power 65 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Password protection Yes
Password protection type HDD,Power on,Supervisor

Certificates

Compliance certificates RoHS
Certification MIL-STD-810G

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates EPEAT Bronze,ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,75 kg
Width 329 mm
Depth 242 mm
Height 21,9 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes
Manual Yes

Other features

Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 32 GB

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated AMD Radeon RX 550X. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD last?

The manufacturer declares up to 13 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD like?

It carries a 14" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-8565U processor with the AMD Radeon RX 550X graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).

Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD weigh?

It weighs 1,75 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Lenovo ThinkPad E E490 20N8A00XCD released?

Its release date is July 2019, 7 years ago.

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