Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U
Everyday speed: Good for everyday tasks
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
Gaming: Not built for gaming
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Screen: 14" Full HD IPS
Weight: 1.55 kg
Battery (maker claim): Up to 16.11 hours
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 full specifications

Performance

Processor	Intel Core i5-8265U
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Memory type	DDR4-2400
Maximum memory	48 GB
Memory upgrades	Partly upgradeable
Storage	256 GB
Storage type	SSD
Storage interface	PCIe NVMe M.2
Storage slots	1

Screen

Screen size	14"
Resolution	Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9
Panel	IPS
Variable refresh (VRR)	No
Brightness	250 nits
Colour range	45% NTSC
HDR	None
Finish	Anti-reflective
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

Battery life (maker claim)	Up to 16.11 hours
Battery capacity	50 Wh
Charger	65 W
Charges via	USB-C
Fast charging	80% in 1 hr (Rapid Charge, with 65W adapter)
Weight	1.55 kg
Dimensions	329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Materials	PPS/50% GF (top), PC + ABS/Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA/50% GF (bottom)
Durability	MIL-STD-810G
Colour	Black
Colours available	Black

Ports and wireless

Ports	2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On, charges devices when off), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (charging, data, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging, data, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x Smart card reader, 1x Side docking connector
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 3
External displays (max)	2
Card reader	microSD
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE RJ-45)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi card	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Mobile data	None

Features

Webcam	720p
Webcam privacy	ThinkShutter physical camera cover
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
Login	Fingerprint
Number pad	No
Touchpad	Multi-touch Mylar surface touchpad plus TrackPoint pointing device
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio Premium
Microphones	Dual array microphone, far-field
Pen	No
Security	Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot, Fingerprint reader (match-on-chip), Smart card reader, ThinkShutter camera cover

Software and model

Operating system	Windows 11 Pro
Update promise	None
Model number	20N20009UK
Released	2019

Specs compiled from Lenovo's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.