ThinkPad T490 Last Modify Time: 2022-09-29 15:04:52

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

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

Processor[1]

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheMemory SupportProcessor Graphics
Core i5-8265U481.6GHz3.9GHz6MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-8365U481.6GHz4.1GHz6MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-10210U481.6GHz4.2GHz6MBDDR4-2666Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-8565U481.8GHz4.6GHz8MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-8665U481.9GHz4.8GHz8MBDDR4-2400Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10510U481.8GHz4.9GHz8MBDDR4-2666Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10710U6121.1GHz4.7GHz12MBDDR4-2666Intel UHD Graphics

Notes:
  • 10th Generation Intel Core Processors are NOT available in EMEA.

Operating System

Operating System

  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Pro in S mode
  • Windows 10 Home 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

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:
  • The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
  • 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 TypeInterfaceRPMSecurity
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe® NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x2--
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4-Opal2
M.2 2280 SSDSATA 6Gb/s-Opal2
Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4--

Notes:
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • No microphone is for special bid only.

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 JEITA 2.0: 17.8 hr

Notes:
  • 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:
  • AC adapter offerings depend on the country.

Design

Display

Display[1]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutViewing AngleKey Features
14.0"HD (1366x768)NoneTN220 nitsAnti-glare16:9400:145% NTSC90°-
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS250 nitsAnti-glare16:9700:145% NTSC170°-
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS400 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:172% NTSC170°Low power
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)Multi-touchIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9700:145% NTSC170°-
14.0"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS400 nitsAnti-glare16:91000:172% NTSC170°ThinkPad® Privacy Guard
14.0"WQHD (2560x1440)NoneIPS500 nitsGlossy16:91500:1100% Adobe® RGB170°Dolby Vision™, HDR

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
  • Non-backlight

UltraNav™

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

Mechanical[1]

Dimensions (WxDxH)

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

Weight

ModelsWeight
FHD Low Power / WQHD models1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
FHD Privacy Guard models1.61 kg (3.56 lbs)
FHD touch / FHD non-touch models1.55 kg (3.41 lbs)
HD models1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)

Case Color

Black

Case Material

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

Notes:
  • 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®[1][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:
  • Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 is for 10th gen processors only. Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.
  • 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[1]

Standard Ports

  • 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

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

Notes:
  • 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

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

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

Certifications

Green Certifications

Green Certifications

  • EPEAT™ Gold
  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • TCO Certified
  • RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810G military test passed
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