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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 2 review

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 2. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Touchscreen. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Internal memory: 16 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 512 GB, Storage media: SSD. Built-in camera. Optical drive type: DVD±RW. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Black

Smarter security

The ThinkCentre M90a Gen 2 all-in-one PC includes the ThinkShield security solution for comprehensive, end-to-end protection of critical data and business technology. Smart USB ports prevent unauthorized people from uploading files, while a chassis intrusion switch detects any attempts to remove the system cover. Trusted Platform Module encrypts your data and your passwords. And biometrics let you use your face to log in with the optional hybrid IR camera.

Keep wandering eyes away

The optional PrivacyGuard display panel on this AIO features an electronic filter to keep your screen private—and it’s easily controlled with just the touch of a button. When on, if someone glances at your screen from an angle, the panel appears black. What’s more, the display automatically blurs when you look away, which further secures your critical data.

AI Innovation

The optional RGBIR camera and the smart security software combined will improve your experience. This solution allows: digital wellbeing reports (time on screen, time since last break, distance from your eyes to screen) , additional security (blur screen, face ID login, auto lock if unidentified user touches mouse or keyboard, Window Hello facial Login), power optimization (auto dim, stay awake, wake up screen) and mouse use enhancement (mouse or selected window can auto jump to the screen where the user is facing)

Clean design

Cleanliness and comfort clear the mind. The ThinkCentre M90 Gen 2 all-in-one’s stand supports neat cable management with integrated cable routing, cable guide, and cable cover to keep workspaces uncluttered. An alternate stand with a wider adjustable angle display—but without cable management—is recommended for touchscreen models. Both options include a keyboard and phone garage for devices, so desks stay clean and clutter-free.

Give productivity a boost

With the Intel vPro platform that's built for business, you'll have the assurance that you’re getting everything you need to run productively, more securely, and cost-effectively, 24/7 with a remote manageability. 5M camera and Dolby Atmos for a better video conference experience

Handles the unexpected

ThinkCentre PCs are tested against 10 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from temperature extremes to vibrations and shocks, you can trust your ThinkCentre M90a Gen 2 all-in-one will handle whatever life throws its way.

Cooler & quieter

With our next-gen Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 4.0, the M90a Gen 2 AIO delivers unparalleled efficiency using three different modes. You can choose to bump up your power with a 15% increase, or opt for a quieter experience that runs 5 decibels lower. Or go with maximum cooling to prevent your system from running hot.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 2 specs

Display

Anti-glare screen: yes
Panel type: IPS
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: yes
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8")

Processor

Processor cache: 16 MB
Processor cores: 8
Processor boost frequency: 4.9 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz
Processor model: i7-11700
Processor generation: 11th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory layout (slots x size): 1 x 16 GB
Memory clock speed: 3200 MHz
Memory slots type: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2
Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 16 GB

Storage

Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: DVD±RW
SSD form factor: M.2
SSD interface: NVMe,PCI Express 3.0
SSD capacity: 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
Total SSDs capacity: 512 GB
Storage media: SSD
Total storage capacity: 512 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter model: Intel UHD Graphics 750
On-board graphics adapter family: Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available
Discrete graphics adapter: no

Audio

Audio chip: Realtek ALC233
Built-in microphone: yes
RMS rated power: 3 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Total megapixels: 5 MP
Built-in camera: yes

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Antenna type: 2x2
WLAN controller model: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
WLAN controller manufacturer: Intel
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Product colour: Black

Performance

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): yes
Motherboard chipset: Intel Q570
Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system language: German, English, French, Italian
Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes

Power

AC adapter power: 170 W

Weight & dimensions

Height (without stand): 22.7 cm
Depth (without stand): 31.3 cm
Width (without stand): 54.1 cm
Weight (with stand): 8.58 kg
Height (with stand): 467.7 mm
Depth (with stand): 232.7 mm
Width (with stand): 541 mm

Certificates

Certification: ENERGY STAR 8.0 EPEAT Silver ErP Lot 3 TCO Certified 8.0 TCO edge RoHS compliant

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver, ErP, RoHS, TCO

Packaging content

Keyboard language: Italian
Keyboard included: yes
Mouse included: yes