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Last updated: 2023-07-21

ThinkPad T490

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

8th / 10th Generation Intel® Core i5 / i7 Processor

Processor^[1]

Processor Name	Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Max Frequency	Cache	Memory Support	Processor Graphics
Core i5-8265U	4	8	1.6GHz	3.9GHz	6MB	DDR4-2400	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i5-8365U	4	8	1.6GHz	4.1GHz	6MB	DDR4-2400	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i5-10210U	4	8	1.6GHz	4.2GHz	6MB	DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i7-8565U	4	8	1.8GHz	4.6GHz	8MB	DDR4-2400	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i7-8665U	4	8	1.9GHz	4.8GHz	8MB	DDR4-2400	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i7-10510U	4	8	1.8GHz	4.9GHz	8MB	DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics
Core i7-10710U	6	12	1.1GHz	4.7GHz	12MB	DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics

Notes:

1. 10th Generation Intel® Core Processors are NOT available in EMEA.

Operating System

Windows® 10 Pro 64
Windows® 10 Pro in S mode
Windows® 10 Home 64
Linux
Ubuntu Linux
No operating system

Graphics

Graphics	Type	Memory	Key Features
Intel® UHD Graphics	Integrated	Shared	DirectX® 12
NVIDIA® GeForce MX250	Discrete	2GB GDDR5	DirectX® 12

Monitor Support

Supports up to 3 independent displays via native display and 2 external monitors; supports external monitors via HDMI® (up to 4096x2160@24Hz), Thunderbolt™ (up to 4096x2304@60Hz)

Chipset

Intel® SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory^[1]

Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400
Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400

Memory Slots

One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable

Memory Type^[2]

DDR4-2400

Notes:

1. The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
2. Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2400MHz due to processor limitation.

Storage

Storage Support^[1]

One drive, up to 256GB M.2 2242 SSD or 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, optional Intel® Optane™ Memory integrated with SSD, M.2

Storage Type^[2]

Disk Type	Interface	RPM	Security
M.2 2242 SSD	PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 3.0 x2	-	-
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 3.0 x4	-	Opal2
M.2 2280 SSD	SATA 6Gb/s	-	Opal2
Intel® Optane™ Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280	PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 3.0 x4	-	-

Notes:

1. The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.
2. M.2 2280 SATA SSD is NOT available in EMEA.

Removable Storage

Optical

None

Card Reader

MicroSD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio™ Premium

Microphone^[1]

Dual array microphone, far-field
No microphone

Camera

HD 720p, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
IR & HD 720p hybrid, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
No camera

Notes:

1. No microphone is for special bid only.

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 50Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life^[1]

MobileMark® 2014: 16.11 hr JEITA 2.0: 17.8 hr

Notes:

1. All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark® 2014, MobileMark® 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter^[1]

45W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter
45W USB-C® (3-pin) AC adapter
65W USB-C® slim (3-pin) AC adapter
65W USB-C® slim (2-pin) AC adapter
65W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter
65W USB-C® (3-pin) AC adapter

Notes:

1. AC adapter offerings depend on the country.

Design

Display

Display^[1]

Size	Resolution	Touch	Type	Brightness	Surface	Aspect Ratio	Contrast Ratio	Color Gamut	Viewing Angle	Key Features
14.0"	HD (1366x768)	None	TN	220 nits	Anti-glare	16:9	400:1	45% NTSC	90°	-
14.0"	FHD (1920x1080)	None	IPS	250 nits	Anti-glare	16:9	700:1	45% NTSC	170°	-
14.0"	FHD (1920x1080)	None	IPS	400 nits	Anti-glare	16:9	800:1	72% NTSC	170°	Low power
14.0"	FHD (1920x1080)	Multi-touch	IPS	300 nits	Anti-glare	16:9	700:1	45% NTSC	170°	-
14.0"	FHD (1920x1080)	None	IPS	400 nits	Anti-glare	16:9	1000:1	72% NTSC	170°	ThinkPad® Privacy Guard
14.0"	WQHD (2560x1440)	None	IPS	500 nits	Glossy	16:9	1500:1	100% Adobe® RGB	170°	Dolby Vision®, HDR

Touchscreen

On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
Non-touch

Notes:

1. California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California, per state law, Lenovo® charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

Input Device

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys

Keyboard Backlight

LED backlight
Non-backlight

UltraNav

TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)^[1]

329 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.95 x 8.94 x 0.70 inches)

Weight^[2]

Models	Weight
FHD Low Power / WQHD models	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
FHD Privacy Guard models	1.61 kg (3.56 lbs)
FHD touch / FHD non-touch models	1.55 kg (3.41 lbs)
HD models	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)

Case Color^[3]

Black

Case Material^[4]

PPS / 50% GF (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom)

Notes:

1, 2, 3, 4. The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.

Connectivity

Network

Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro® models)
Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro® models)

WLAN + Bluetooth^[2]

Intel® Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.1
Intel® Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.1

WWAN^[3]

Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G
Fibocom L850-GL, 4G LTE CAT9, M.2 card
Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card
Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A, Fibocom L860-GL, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card
No support

SIM Card

No SIM card inbox

NFC

Near Field Communication
No support

Notes:

1. Bluetooth® 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
2. Intel® Wi-Fi® 6 is for 10th gen processors only. Wi-Fi® 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.
3. In EMEA, WWAN upgradable is for special bid only. Fibocom L830-EB is only available in EMEA. For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable.

Ports

Standard Ports^[1]

1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
1x USB-C® 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt™ 3 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2)
1x USB-C® 3.1 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2)
1x HDMI® 1.4b
1x microSD card reader
1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Side docking connector

Optional Ports^[2]

1x Smart card reader
1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes:

1, 2. The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed. USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s

Monitor Cable

Lenovo® HDMI® to VGA Monitor Adapter
Lenovo® USB-C® to VGA Adapter
Lenovo® USB-C® to HDMI® Adapter
No monitor cable

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Security Slot

Smart Card Reader

Smart card reader
No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

Power-on password
Supervisor password
Hard disk password
Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

(Optional) ThinkShutter camera cover
(Optional) IR camera for Windows® Hello
(Optional) Privacy Guard with Privacy Alert

Manageability

System Management

Intel® vPro®
None

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty^[1]

1-year depot service
1-year courier with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
1-year limited onsite service
3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
No base warranty

Notes:

1. More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty

Certifications

Green Certifications

EPEAT™ Gold
ENERGY STAR® 8.0
TCO Certified
RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810G military test passed

Lenovo reserves the right to change specifications or other product information without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographical errors. LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore this disclaimer may not apply to you.
The specifications on this page may not be available in all regions, and may be changed or updated without notice.

Performance

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Operating System

Graphics

Monitor Support

Chipset

Memory

Storage

Removable Storage

Multi-Media

Battery

Power Adapter

Design

Display

Input Device

Mechanical

Connectivity

Network

Ports

Monitor Cable

Security & Privacy

Security

Manageability

System Management

Service

Warranty

Certifications

Green Certifications

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