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Black Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ultrabook, 14 inch FHD touchscreen, matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i7-8550U 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD 14.0" FHD Touchscreen Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-25VV-ZSEZT

A 14.0-inch FHD touchscreen ultrabook with an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/256GB W11P Touch

  • 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen for precise input
  • Quad-core i7-8550U processor with 8 MB cache handles multi-tasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security features

Compact business ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0 inch FHD touchscreen laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor running at 1.8 GHz. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro out of the box. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles everyday visual tasks on the 1920 x 1080 IPS panel.

Sustained workload behaviour

The quad-core U-series CPU and integrated graphics share a slim thermal envelope, so clock speeds will throttle during prolonged heavy compute or video encoding sessions. The 16 GB DDR4 capacity keeps multitasking smooth for typical office workloads, but memory-intensive virtual machines or large datasets may hit the ceiling. Fan noise becomes audible under continuous load.

Upgrade context

This unit replaces older dual-core ultrabooks or thicker 14 inch business laptops that lack a touchscreen and modern SSD speeds. The jump is worthwhile for users who need a lighter chassis around 3.2 lbs with USB 3.1, USB-C, HDMI and RJ-45 connectivity in a single device. Buyers who require discrete graphics, more than 16 GB RAM or a larger display should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $265.99
Cheaper than about 87% 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 storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch 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

How loud and hot does the quad-core i7-8550U get when the T490 runs all day?

The 1.8 GHz quad-core processor and integrated UHD 620 graphics share a compact thermal design in the 14.0" chassis; sustained loads will spin the fan audibly and warm the palm-rest area, though the 45 W or 65 W adapter supplies enough headroom for continuous operation.

Which cables and peripherals must I already own to use every port on this T490?

You need USB-A 3.1 devices for the three Type-A ports, a USB-C cable or dock for the single Type-C port, an HDMI cable for external displays, and an RJ-45 patch cord for wired Gigabit Ethernet.

Can I keep using my existing SATA solid-state drives with this T490?

The M.2 slot supports SATA protocol drives, so a 2.5-inch SATA SSD can be used via an M.2 adapter, but the installed 256 GB unit is already a PCIe NVME module and the slot is single, not dual.

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