Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 24GB 1TB NVMe
A 14-inch FHD IPS business laptop with a quad-core i5-8265U up to 3.9 GHz, 24 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD
- ColorBlack
- Other FeaturesFingerprint reader
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i5 8th Gen
- Processor NameIntel Core i5-8265U
- Turbo Frequency3.9GHz
- 14 inch IPS FHD display for clear visuals
- Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core up to 3.9 GHz turbo
- 24 GB DDR4 RAM enables smooth multitasking
- 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage
- Windows 10 Pro with fingerprint reader for security
14-inch business laptop for professionals
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0-inch notebook built for serious business professionals. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core processor with a 1.6 GHz base clock and a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 24GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast storage.
IPS display and Thunderbolt connectivity
The 14-inch FHD panel uses IPS technology with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It offers a 250 cd/m2 brightness, a 700:1 contrast ratio and 170-degree viewing angles. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 drives the non-touch screen. Physical connections include HDMI and Thunderbolt ports plus a card reader.
Upgraded memory and storage over base models
This unit ships with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, both upgraded from the original factory configuration. The manufacturer box was opened for testing, inspection and installation of these upgrades. Buyers who need a discrete GPU or a touchscreen should consider other options.
Highlights
- 14 inch IPS FHD display for clear visuals
- Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core up to 3.9 GHz turbo
- 24 GB DDR4 RAM enables smooth multitasking
- 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage
- Windows 10 Pro with fingerprint reader for security
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Series | ThinkPad |
| Model | T490 |
| Color | Black |
| Other Features | Fingerprint reader |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 8th Gen |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i5-8265U |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-core Processor |
| Screen Size | 14.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Features | In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology |
| GPU/VPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Graphic Type | Integrated Card |
| SSD | 1TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Memory | 24GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR4 2400 |
| Memory Spec | 16 GB x 1 + 8 GB x 1 |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 1 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 24 GB |
| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB | 2x USB 3.1 gen 1, 1x USB-C via Thunderbolt 3 |
| Video Port | 1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Integrated Stereo Speakers |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Card Reader | Micro SD |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 65-watt AC Adapter |
| Battery | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8.94" x 12.95" x 0.7" |
| Weight | 3 - 3.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
Does the Thunderbolt port on this T490 limit external GPU or storage speeds compared to Thunderbolt 3?
The Thunderbolt port uses the 2.0 standard, capping throughput at 20 Gbps, so external GPUs and NVMe enclosures run at half the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3.
What screw pattern and bracket does the 14 inch chassis use for the M.2 NVMe drive?
The T490 uses a single M.2 2280 slot secured by one screw; no caddy or adapter is needed for the 1 TB NVMe drive.
After cloning the drive, why does the T490 sometimes fail to boot until the Thunderbolt controller is reset in BIOS?
The Thunderbolt controller can hold a stale security state; enter BIOS, disable Thunderbolt, save, re-enable, then save again to clear it.
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