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Black 14 inch ThinkPad T490 laptop closed lid matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i7-8565U 8GB 2TB NVMe 14 FHD

SKU CH-GMF4-7RJTK MPN T490

A 14-inch FHD IPS laptop with an Intel Core i7-8565U reaching 4.6 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD, plus Thunderbolt and a fingerprint reader

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8565U reaches 4.6GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 0" IPS FHD panel at 1920 x 1080 gives sharp wide viewing angles
  • 2TB NVMe SSD provides vast fast storage for large workloads
  • Thunderbolt port enables high-speed docks and external displays
  • Fingerprint reader adds quick biometric sign-in security

14" FHD IPS Display

The 14.0-inch screen uses IPS technology at 1920 x 1080 resolution. It is non-touch with wide screen support. The 720p webcam sits above the panel. This display suits mobile professionals who need accurate colour and viewing angles.

Quad-core i7-8565U Performance

The Intel Core i7-8565U runs at 1.80 GHz base with 4.6 GHz turbo across four cores. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics handles standard office workloads and video playback. Buyers needing discrete GPU power for 3D rendering or gaming should consider other systems.

8 GB DDR4 Soldered Memory

The system ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory. This capacity is fixed and cannot be increased. Users who run virtual machines, large datasets or heavy multitasking will find the limit restrictive.

How it compares

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

Price $1,240.99
Pricier than about 81% 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 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameT490
Product colorBlack
Product typeEveryday Value
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8565U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Memory configuration8 GB x 1
Total memory slots1
Free memory slots1
Maximum supported memory24 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 support5.0
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 dimensions8.9 in × 13 in × 0.8 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 laptop ship with Windows 10 Pro already installed and activated?

Yes, Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and ready to use out of the box.

Is the 8 GB DDR4 memory soldered or can I add a second module later?

The T490 has 8 GB soldered to the board and one free DDR4 SO-DIMM slot for expansion.

What does the 4.6 GHz turbo figure mean for everyday workloads?

The quad-core i7-8565U can hit 4.6 GHz on short bursts, speeding up single-threaded tasks like spreadsheet recalculation or app launch.

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