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Black Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop closed lid matte finish 14 inch

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 24GB 256GB 14.0" HD

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A 14.0-inch laptop with a quad-core i5-8265U, 24GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD and Thunderbolt 3 in a 3.23lb chassis

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
  • Memory size24 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 24GB/256GB

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  • Quad-core i5-8265U up to 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD gives fast boot and load times
  • 0" 1366 x 768 HD display with 720p webcam for clear video calls
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports plus fingerprint reader for versatile secure connectivity

Ready-to-work ThinkPad T490

This 14.0-inch laptop ships with Windows 10 Pro, a quad-core Intel Core i5-8265U processor, 24GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. It is aimed at professionals and students who need a reliable daily driver for office applications, web browsing and video calls without waiting for upgrades.

Sustained thermal behaviour

The 1.60 GHz base clock can boost to 4.1 GHz for short bursts, but the integrated Intel UHD graphics and slim chassis limit prolonged heavy workloads. Expect throttling during long renders or large data crunches, while typical business multitasking remains steady.

Installation and common issues

The 8GB onboard plus 16GB SODIMM layout leaves one memory slot occupied, so further RAM expansion requires removing the existing module. Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports handle external displays, yet the 1366 x 768 panel cannot show full 1080p detail without scaling.

How it compares

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

Price $913.99
Pricier than about 70% 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 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 size24 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB 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

How much power does the 65W adapter and 50 WHr battery draw when the i5-8265U runs at 4.1 GHz all day?

The 65W power supply and 50 WHr battery support the i5-8265U up to its 4.1 GHz turbo frequency during sustained workloads.

Which DDR4 SODIMM slot must be free to add the 16 GB module to the 8 GB onboard memory?

The 24 GB total consists of 8 GB soldered onboard plus a 16 GB DDR4 SODIMM already installed in the single expansion slot.

Will the Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port drive a legacy 1080p monitor through a passive HDMI adapter?

Thunderbolt 3 carries DisplayPort alt-mode, so a passive Type-C to HDMI adapter will drive a 1080p monitor at 60 Hz.

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