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- Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 CPU
- It supports vPro and focuses on companies and business customers
- Surprisingly, it packs a powerful Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050 GPU
Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6, the latest addition to its ThinkCentre desktop series, which combines powerful hardware and AI-powered productivity features in a sleek all-in-one design.
The new desktop, which will be released in the first quarter of 2025 with an expected starting price of $2,539, will be powered by Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel vPro and come with up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. For storage, you can use up to three M.2 SSDs with a combined capacity of 3TB, and you can even add an external optical drive to the setup, a rarity in modern systems.
The images are displayed via a 27-inch QHD virtually borderless screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology and 99% sRGB coverage. Audio is supported by dual 5W speakers with Dolby Atmos, there is an integrated 5MP RGBIR camera with an IR radar sensor for enhanced security and AI noise cancellation technology.
Personal AI capabilities on the device
Graphics performance is boosted by the option for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, allowing the system to handle seriously graphics-intensive tasks. Connectivity includes a Thunderbolt 4/USB4 port, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, a 3-in-1 card reader, and Intel Ethernet. Wireless options include up to Wi-Fi 7.
The M90a Pro Gen 6 offers on-device personal AI capabilities through Lenovo AI Now, while Lenovo uses Focus Sound AI to direct audio output specifically to the user’s position for added privacy during virtual meetings.
Human Presence Detection 2.0 automatically locks the screen when the user steps away, and additional security features include BIOS-based Smart USB protection, Intel Context Sensing Technology, and a dTPM 2.0 chip.
Designed for comfort and durability, the M90a Pro Gen 6 features a fully functional ergonomic stand, Eyesafe-certified low blue light technology, and IP55-rated water and dust resistance. Lenovo also offers Premier Support Plus and CO2 Offset Services, giving users access to premium support options while contributing to environmental sustainability.