ThinkPad T490 Secure Access / Healthcare Edition Last Modify Time: 2021-04-14 16:49:42

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

8th generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor

Processor

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheMemory SupportProcessor Graphics
Core i5-8265U481.6GHz3.9GHz6MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-8365U481.6GHz4.1GHz6MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-8565U481.8GHz4.6GHz8MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-8665U481.9GHz4.8GHz8MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics

Operating System

Operating System

  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • No operating system

Graphics

Graphics

GraphicsTypeMemoryKey Features
Intel UHD GraphicsIntegratedSharedDirectX® 12
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250Discrete2GB GDDR5DirectX 12

Monitor Support

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

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Memory Type[1]

DDR4-2400

Memory Slots

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

Max Memory[2]

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

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

Storage

Storage Support

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

Storage Type

Disk TypeInterfaceRPMSecurity
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x2--
M.2 2280 SSDSATA 6Gb/s-Opal2
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4-Opal2
Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4--

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

  • Dual array microphone, far-field
  • No microphone

Camera

  • 720p, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
  • IR & 720p, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
  • No camera

Battery

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

Notes:
  • All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, and/or JEITA 2.0 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

  • 45W USB-C AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C slim AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C AC adapter

Design

Display

Display[1]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutViewing AngleKey Features
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS250 nitsAnti-glare16:9700:145% NTSC170°-
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)Multi-touchIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9700:145% NTSC170°-
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS400 nitsAnti-glare16:91000:172% NTSC170°ThinkPad® Privacy Guard

Touchscreen

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

Notes:
  • 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

UltraNav™

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

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)

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

Weight

ModelsWeight
FHD Privacy Guard models1.61 kg (3.56 lbs)
FHD touch / FHD non-touch models1.55 kg (3.41 lbs)

Case Color

Black

Surface Treatment

ISO 22196 compliant anti-microbial surface treatment (not including keyboard, display, and display bezel)

Case Material

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

Others

RFID reader supporting RFID / NFC

Connectivity

Network

Onboard Ethernet

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

WLAN + Bluetooth™[1]

  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • No WLAN and Bluetooth

WWAN[2]

  • Wireless WAN upgradable
  • Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A, Fibocom L850-GL, M.2 card
  • Not Support

SIM Card

  • Gemalto eSIM
  • No SIM card

NFC

NFC support via RFID reader

Notes:
  • BT5.1 is supported on Windows 10 version 2004 or above (limited to BT5.0 on earlier version)
  • WWAN upgradable is for special bid only 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 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2)
  • 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (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

1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models)

Notes:
  • Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed

Monitor Cable

Monitor Cable

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

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

  • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
  • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
  • Disabled (in some regions)

Physical Locks

Kensington® Security Slot

Smart Card Reader

No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

FIPS 201 fingerprint reader on palm rest

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
  • RFID reader

Manageability

System Management

System Management

  • Intel vPro Technology, DASH
  • None

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty

  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 1-year + 2-year depot service
  • 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
  • No base warranty

Certifications

Green Certifications

Green Certifications

  • EPEAT™ Silver
  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810G military test passed
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