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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop i5-8265U 24GB 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-38WM-P11TR MPN T490

A 14-inch FHD IPS business laptop with a quad-core i5-8265U up to 3.9 GHz, 24 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • Other FeaturesFingerprint reader
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i5-8265U
  • Turbo Frequency3.9GHz
  • 14 inch IPS FHD display for clear visuals
  • Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core up to 3.9 GHz turbo
  • 24 GB DDR4 RAM enables smooth multitasking
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage
  • Windows 10 Pro with fingerprint reader for security

14-inch business laptop for professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a 14.0-inch notebook built for serious business professionals. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core processor with a 1.6 GHz base clock and a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 24GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast storage.

IPS display and Thunderbolt connectivity

The 14-inch FHD panel uses IPS technology with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It offers a 250 cd/m2 brightness, a 700:1 contrast ratio and 170-degree viewing angles. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 drives the non-touch screen. Physical connections include HDMI and Thunderbolt ports plus a card reader.

Upgraded memory and storage over base models

This unit ships with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, both upgraded from the original factory configuration. The manufacturer box was opened for testing, inspection and installation of these upgrades. Buyers who need a discrete GPU or a touchscreen should consider other options.

Highlights

  • 14 inch IPS FHD display for clear visuals
  • Intel Core i5-8265U quad-core up to 3.9 GHz turbo
  • 24 GB DDR4 RAM enables smooth multitasking
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage
  • Windows 10 Pro with fingerprint reader for security

Specifications

BrandLenovo
SeriesThinkPad
ModelT490
ColorBlack
Other FeaturesFingerprint reader
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i5-8265U
Turbo Frequency3.9GHz
Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
Screen Size14.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Display FeaturesIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
GPU/VPUIntel UHD Graphics
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec1TB NVMe SSD
Memory24GB
Memory SpeedDDR4 2400
Memory Spec16 GB x 1 + 8 GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)1
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported24 GB
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLANWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2
USB2x USB 3.1 gen 1, 1x USB-C via Thunderbolt 3
Video Port1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 3
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerIntegrated Stereo Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardBacklit Keyboard
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
Card ReaderMicro SD
AC Adapter/Charger65-watt AC Adapter
Battery3-cell Lithium Ion
Dimensions (W x D x H)8.94" x 12.95" x 0.7"
Weight3 - 3.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Does the Thunderbolt port on this T490 limit external GPU or storage speeds compared to Thunderbolt 3?

The Thunderbolt port uses the 2.0 standard, capping throughput at 20 Gbps, so external GPUs and NVMe enclosures run at half the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3.

What screw pattern and bracket does the 14 inch chassis use for the M.2 NVMe drive?

The T490 uses a single M.2 2280 slot secured by one screw; no caddy or adapter is needed for the 1 TB NVMe drive.

After cloning the drive, why does the T490 sometimes fail to boot until the Thunderbolt controller is reset in BIOS?

The Thunderbolt controller can hold a stale security state; enter BIOS, disable Thunderbolt, save, re-enable, then save again to clear it.

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