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Black 14 inch ThinkPad T490 ultrabook with matte non-touch FHD display closed

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i7-8550U 16GB 512GB SSD 14.0" FHD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-8BRC-J6AP6

14-inch FHD IPS non-touch laptop with Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 512 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/512GB W11P

  • Quad-core i7-8550U processor handles demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 512 GB SSD storage loads apps fast
  • 0" FHD IPS display shows crisp detail
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security

Built for daily work

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0 inch FHD ultrabook powered by an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD. It runs Windows 11 Pro and uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. The non-touch IPS panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution suited for office applications and video calls.

Check ports and expansion

This unit provides three USB 3.1 ports, one USB-C port, one HDMI output and one RJ-45 Ethernet jack. There is no optical drive. Wireless connectivity relies on Intel dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.1. An SD or MicroSD card reader and a fingerprint reader are optional features and may not be present on every unit.

Included power and OS

The package supplies an OEM 45/65 W AC adapter and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. No additional software bundles or peripherals are mentioned. Buyers who need a touchscreen, a dedicated graphics card, or a larger display should consider other models.

How it compares

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

Price $356.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 i7 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8550U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Processor L2 cache8 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 storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch 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

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the ThinkPad T490 and an OEM 45/65W AC adapter. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. No dock, external monitor, or extra peripherals are included.

Which configuration should I choose among the listed processor, memory and storage options?

This unit ships with an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Other CPU, RAM or capacity choices are not available on this specific listing.

What does the 1.8 GHz quad-core i7-8550U mean for everyday workloads?

The 1.8 GHz base clock with four cores handles office applications, web browsing and video playback smoothly. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 drives the 14.0" 1920 x 1080 IPS panel for standard productivity tasks.

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