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

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i7-8550U 32 GB 512 GB SSD 14.0" FHD

SKU CH-A439-WS5VV

A 14.0 inch FHD IPS ultrabook with a quad-core i7-8550U, 32 GB DDR4, 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 size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 32GB/512GB W11P

  • Quad-core i7-8550U at 1.8 GHz delivers responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory handles demanding workloads smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast storage for apps and files
  • 0" FHD IPS panel shows sharp 1920 x 1080 visuals
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security and features

Ready-to-use business ultrabook

This Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ships with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD. The 14.0" FHD IPS panel runs at 1920 x 1080 without touch input. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles everyday visual tasks. It targets professionals who need a lightweight, configured machine straight from the box.

Steady performance on typical workloads

The 8 MB L2 cache and four cores maintain responsive multitasking across browser tabs, office suites and video calls. Intel UHD Graphics 620 decodes common codecs without stressing the thermal solution. Sustained compilation or large spreadsheet recalculations run within the ultrabook power envelope. Heavy 3D rendering or extended compute jobs will exceed the integrated graphics capability.

Simple deployment with a few caveats

Windows 11 Pro and drivers arrive pre-installed so the device boots to a working desktop. The 45 W or 65 W OEM adapter connects via the standard barrel plug. Buyers who want more storage than the single 512 GB drive cannot add a 2.5" bay because none exists. Units may ship as either a T480 or T490 chassis depending on stock, so port layout and weight can differ slightly.

How it compares

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

Price $460.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration16 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

How loud or hot does the ThinkPad T490 get when the Core i7-8550U runs at 1.8 GHz all day?

The T490 weighs 3.2 lbs and measures .7 inches thick, so its slim chassis relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a 45 W or 65 W AC adapter to manage heat during sustained quad-core workloads.

Which cables or peripherals must I already own to use the three USB 3.1 ports, USB-C port, HDMI and RJ-45 Ethernet on this unit?

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

Will my existing DDR4 SODIMM modules or SATA NVME M.2 drives work alongside the 32 GB DDR4 and 512 GB SSD already installed?

The system ships with 32 GB DDR4 and a 512 GB NVME M.2 SSD; any additional DDR4 SODIMM or SATA/NVME M.2 drive you add must match those specifications for compatibility.

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