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Black Lenovo ThinkPad T490 clamshell laptop with 14 inch HD screen

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 12GB 512GB SATA SSD 14.0" HD

SKU CH-F7GE-GK0WD

14-inch business laptop with 8th Gen Intel Core i5, 12GB DDR4, 512GB SATA SSD, HD display and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
  • Memory size12 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 12GB/512GB

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  • Quad-core i5-8265U boosts to 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 12GB DDR4 memory handles multiple business apps smoothly
  • 512GB SATA SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • 0" HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution for clear visuals
  • Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports connect peripherals and external displays

ThinkPad T490 business laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0-inch Windows 10 Pro laptop powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core processor that reaches 4.1 GHz. It ships with 12GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SATA SSD. Intel UHD integrated graphics drive the 1366 x 768 HD display. Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit LAN, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI and USB 3.1 ports. A fingerprint reader and 720p webcam support secure sign-in and video calls.

Suited for office work and mobile professionals

This configuration fits users who need a lightweight chassis for daily productivity, email, web apps and video conferencing on the integrated 720p camera. The 512GB SATA SSD provides solid-state responsiveness for documents and local files. Buyers who want a higher-resolution panel, discrete graphics for creative workloads, or a faster storage interface should look at other models. The soldered 8GB memory portion also limits future RAM expansion beyond the installed 12GB.

512GB SATA SSD determines storage speed

The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 512GB SATA SSD. It delivers solid-state boot and application loads but operates on the SATA bus rather than a PCIe interface. If your workflow depends on sustained sequential transfers that exceed SATA throughput, this drive will be the bottleneck. For general business use the capacity and reliability are appropriate.

How it compares

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

Price $879.99
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 storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB SATA 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 readerMicro SD
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesNo

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Questions about this item

Will the i5-8265U quad-core processor sustain its 4.1 GHz turbo under continuous heavy load?

The processor has a 4.1 GHz turbo frequency, but sustained speed depends on the 65 W power supply and the 50 WHr battery thermal limits; under long workloads the clock will drop to stay within the cooling capacity.

How loud or hot does the ThinkPad T490 get when running all day on the 3-cell 50 WHr battery?

The 14.0 inch HD display and Intel UHD graphics share the cooling system with the i5-8265U; fan noise and surface temperature rise noticeably during sustained loads because the 65 W adapter must replenish the 50 WHr pack.

Which DDR4 SODIMM slot is free if I want to add more memory beyond the 12 GB (8 GB onboard + 4 GB SODIMM) already installed?

The 4 GB SODIMM occupies the single expansion slot, so no further memory can be added without removing the existing module.

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