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Black 14 inch touchscreen ultrabook with matte finish and red TrackPoint

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8250U 16GB 256GB 14" FHD Touch Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-2H9P-TGYPV

A 14-inch FHD touchscreen ultrabook with a quad-core i5-8250U, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/256GB W11P Touch

  • 14" FHD IPS touchscreen for precise interaction
  • Quad-core i5-8250U with 16 GB DDR4 for responsive multitasking
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Windows 11 Pro ready for professional workflows
  • 2 lb ultrabook chassis with USB 3.1, USB-C, HDMI and RJ-45

14-inch touchscreen ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14-inch FHD touchscreen ultrabook powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor with 1.6 GHz base speed and 6 MB L2 cache. It ships with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles everyday visual tasks. This configuration suits professionals who need a portable, pen-and-touch capable device for office applications and video calls.

Connectivity and expandability limits

The system provides three USB 3.1 ports, one USB-C port, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, a webcam, Intel dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. An SD or MicroSD card reader and fingerprint reader are optional and may be absent on any given unit. Storage uses an M.2 slot supporting SATA or NVME drives; the installed 256 GB SSD occupies that slot. Memory is soldered, so the 16 GB cannot be increased.

Capacity and headroom

The 256 GB SSD holds the operating system and a typical business workload with room for documents and light media. Users who keep large local video libraries or multiple virtual machines will reach capacity quickly. The 16 GB DDR4 handles multitasking across browser tabs, Office suites and collaboration tools comfortably. Heavier development workloads or concurrent virtual machines will exhaust available memory.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $329.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberT490
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-8250U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Processor L2 cache6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 and earlier generation
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (one Always On) ,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, and 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer)
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt
Video outputs1 x HDMI 1.4 - DisplayPort over USB Type-C(optional Thunderbolt 3(1)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 256 GB SSD or a larger 512 GB or 1 TB option for this T490?

The 256 GB SSD in this unit suits general office work and cloud users; 512 GB or 1 TB are available on other configurations if you store large media libraries locally.

What does the 1.6 GHz quad-core i5-8250U actually deliver in daily use?

Four cores at 1.6 GHz with 6 MB cache handle multitasking, web apps and video calls smoothly; the integrated UHD 620 graphics drive the 14.0" 1920 x 1080 IPS touch panel without a discrete GPU.

Which USB and video ports does the T490 include and what speeds do they support?

Three USB 3.1 ports, one USB-C port, one HDMI output and one RJ-45 Ethernet jack provide 3.1-speed data transfer and external display connectivity.

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