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Black Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop with 14 inch HD screen

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 12GB 1TB PCIe SSD 14.0" HD

SKU CH-H38W-Z1AR2

A 14.0 inch HD laptop with a quad-core i5-8265U, 12GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
  • Memory size12 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 12GB/1TB

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  • Quad-core i5-8265U reaches 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 12GB DDR4 handles multiple business apps smoothly
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD loads files and boots quickly
  • 0" HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution
  • Fingerprint reader and 720p webcam support secure sign-in and calls

ThinkPad T490 with 1TB PCIe SSD

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0 inch business laptop powered by an Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core processor with a 4.1 GHz turbo frequency. It comes with 12GB of DDR4 memory in a mixed onboard and SODIMM layout and a 1TB PCIe NVMe solid state drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed.

Suits mobile professionals needing legacy ports

This configuration suits professionals who require a native HDMI port, two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A connectors and a wired Ethernet jack alongside Thunderbolt 3 and a microSD reader. The 1366 x 768 panel and integrated Intel UHD graphics limit the machine to general productivity, video calls and light multitasking. Buyers who need a sharper display, discrete graphics for rendering or gaming, or a larger chassis should consider other models.

1366 x 768 resolution decides fit

The single specification that decides suitability is the 1366 x 768 resolution on a 14.0 inch screen. Text and images will appear less crisp than on Full HD panels, so users who work with detailed spreadsheets, design assets or multiple side-by-side windows will notice the lower pixel density. If that resolution meets the workflow, the 1TB NVMe drive, 12GB DDR4 memory and full port selection make this a complete ready-to-deploy unit.

How it compares

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

Price $869.99
Pricier than about 68% 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 12 GB
Lower than about 75% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad T490
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor model1.6 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
L3 cache size6 MB Cache
Memory
Memory size12 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB PCIe SSD
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Graphics
Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.1
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

Does the 12 GB DDR4 memory include a removable 4 GB SO-DIMM I could upgrade later?

Yes, the 12 GB DDR4 configuration uses 8 GB soldered and a 4 GB SO-DIMM, so the slot can accept a larger module.

Will my USB 3.0 Type-A peripherals work with the two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on this T490?

Yes, the two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.

How can I confirm the 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD is detected at full speed after first boot?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, choose the drive, and verify the interface reads PCIe and the capacity shows 1 TB.

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