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Lenovo ThinkPad E495

Entry-level 14-inch business ThinkPad built around AMD Ryzen 3000 (Picasso) processors with Radeon Vega graphics, succeeding the E485 with a newer APU generation, Wi-Fi 5.1 option and updated environmental certifications.

Memory

Slots
Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Max
Up to 32 GB DDR4-2400

Storage

Layout
Up to two drives: 1 x 2.5" HDD + 1 x M.2 2242/2280 SSD
2.5" HDD
SATA 6 Gb/s, 5.4K or 7.2K rpm, up to 2 TB, Active Protection System
M.2 2242 SSD
PCIe NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 or x4, up to 512 GB
M.2 2280 SSD
PCIe NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4, up to 512 GB
Card reader
MicroSD card reader
Optical
None

Graphics

Integrated
AMD Radeon Vega 3, Vega 8, or RX Vega 10 Graphics (depends on CPU); integrated, shared memory; DirectX 12
External displays
Supports up to 2 independent displays via native display and 1 external monitor; HDMI up to 3840x2160@30Hz or USB-C up to 3840x2160@60Hz

Networking

Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek RTL8111GUS
WLAN + Bluetooth
Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2, or Intel Wireless-AC 9260 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 5.1, M.2 card; BT 5.1 requires Windows 10 2004+ (limited to BT 5.0 on earlier)
WWAN / SIM / NFC
Not supported

Power

Adapters
45 W or 65 W USB-C AC adapter
Rapid Charge
Charges up to 80% in 1 hr with 65 W adapter

Ports

USB-C
1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (data transfer, Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
USB-A
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On), 1 x USB 2.0
Video
1 x HDMI 1.4b
Networking
1 x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio
1 x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Card reader
1 x microSD card reader
Security
Kensington Security Slot

Display

HD TN
14.0" HD (1366x768), TN, 220 nits, antiglare, 16:9, 400:1 contrast, 90° viewing angle, non-touch
FHD IPS
14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, 250 nits, antiglare, 16:9, 600:1 contrast, 170° viewing angle, non-touch

Battery

Type
Integrated Li-Polymer 45 Wh, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr with 65 W AC adapter
Rated life
MobileMark 2014: 11 hr

Physical

Dimensions (W x D x H)
Aluminium top / PC+ABS bottom: 329 x 242 x 19.9 mm (12.96" x 9.53" x 0.78"); PC+ABS top / PC+ABS bottom: 329 x 242 x 21.9 mm (12.96" x 9.53" x 0.83")
Weight
1.75 kg (3.87 lb), varies by configuration
Case
Black; aluminium (top) / PC+ABS (bottom), or PC+ABS (top) / PC+ABS (bottom)
Keyboard
6-row spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, no backlight support; TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad (UltraNav)
Camera
720p, fixed focus
Audio
HD Audio, Synaptics CX11880 codec; stereo speakers 1.5 W x 2, Dolby Advanced Audio; dual array microphone
Security
Discrete TPM 2.0 (TCG certified) or firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset; Kensington Security Slot; no smart card reader; no fingerprint reader; power-on / supervisor / hard disk passwords
Durability
MIL-STD-810G military test passed
Environment
Operating temperature 5-35°C; storage without package 5-43°C; storage/transport in shipping package -20 to 60°C; operating humidity 8-95% wet-bulb 23°C; max altitude 3048 m (10,000 ft) unpressurized

Management

Warranty
1-year mail-in service, 1-year depot service, or 1-year limited onsite service
Certifications
EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR 8.0; TCO; RoHS compliant
Status
End of support 2025-11-30 (PSREF)

Operating systems

Preloads
Windows 10 Home 64, Windows 10 Pro 64, or no operating system

Processors

  • AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
  • AMD Ryzen 7 3700U