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AED 1,149
India Price
₹28,990
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Laptop · Lenovo · 2019
The Lenovo ThinkPad E490-20N90004GE (ThinkPad E490 Series) 1TB / 16GB is Lenovo's 2019 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 19.9 x 329 x 242 ( = 0.78 x 12.95 x 9.53 in) display, the Intel Core i7-8565U 4c/8t 4 x 1.8 - 4.6 GHz (Intel Core i7) chipset. At AED 1,149 in the UAE and ₹28,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E490-20N90004GE excels with its Intel Core i7-8565U and 16GB DDR4-2400 RAM, delivering strong multitasking for legacy business apps and light creative work, while the AMD Radeon RX 550X with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM handles basic 3D rendering and older games. Its 45Wh battery lasts about 5–6 hours under moderate use. The 1TB HDD offers ample storage but slows boot and load times. Weight is 1.86kg—portable but not ultralight. The keyboard and fingerprint reader remain industry-leading for enterprise users. Weakness: single-channel RAM and HDD bottleneck performance; no PCIe NVMe support. In UAE at AED 1149, it’s good value because business users get a durable, serviceable machine with Windows Pro and full port selection. In India at ₹28990, it’s overpriced—similar Ryzen 5/8GB SSD models exist for ₹24000, offering better speed and efficiency. Buy only if you need ThinkPad durability and can tolerate slow storage.
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| Battery | 45 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p |
| Connections | 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 19.9 x 329 x 242 ( = 0.78 x 12.95 x 9.53 in) |
| Weight | 1.864 kg ( = 65.75 oz / 4.11 pounds), Power Supply: 337 g ( = 11.89 oz / 0.74 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, B140HAN04.2, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon RX 550X (Laptop) - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1176 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, GDDR5, Adrenalin 17.12 |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR4-2400, Single-Channel, 2 Slots, up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake-U PCH-LP Premium |
| Soundcard | Intel Cannon Lake-H/S - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2x 1.5 Watt Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65W PSU (USB-C), Lenovo Tools, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Lenovo homepageLenovo notebook section |
| Price | 1120 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8565U 4c/8t 4 x 1.8 - 4.6 GHz (Intel Core i7) |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ThinkPad E490.
It is only worth buying in 2026 if you need a durable, no-frills business laptop on a tight budget and don't require modern performance or latest software support. Its age and limited upgrade potential make it unsuitable for demanding tasks or future-proofing.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E490-20N90004GE is priced at AED 1149 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces, but stock may be limited due to its 2019 release.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E490-20N90004GE is priced at ₹28990 in India. It can be found on major online platforms, though availability is limited as it is an older model no longer in active production.
The camera delivers 720p HD video with basic clarity suitable for video calls in well-lit environments. It lacks advanced features like low-light optimization or facial recognition, making it adequate only for casual use.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours under typical office usage conditions. Actual runtime varies based on screen brightness, background apps, and workload intensity.
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