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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 24GB 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-38WM-P11TR MPN T490

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

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size24 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $1,054.99
Pricier than about 75% 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 24 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameT490
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-8265U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed3.9 GHz
Memory
Memory size24 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Memory configuration16 GB x 1 + 8 GB x 1
Total memory slots1
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory24 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth support4.2
Ports & slots
USB ports2x USB 3.1 gen 1, 1x USB-C via Thunderbolt 3
Video outputs1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 3
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack3-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions8.94 in × 12.95 in × 0.7 in
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Keyboard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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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