ThinkPad T490 20N2000KGE
Product
ThinkPad T490
Region
WE
Country
Germany
Machine Type
20N2
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Core i7-8565U (4C, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB)
Graphics
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Chipset
Intel SoC Platform
Memory
8GB Soldered + 8GB DIMM DDR4-2400
Display
14" FHD (1920x1080) Low Power IPS 400nits Anti-glare
Multi-touch
None
Storage
512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2
Optane Memory
None
Optical
None
WLAN + Bluetooth
Intel 9560 ac, 2x2 + BT5.0
WWAN
Fibocom L830-EB
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card Reader
Monitor Cable
None
Bundled Accessories
None
Color
Black
Camera
IR &720p
Keyboard
Backlit
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
NFC
None
TPM
dTPM 2.0
Battery
50Wh
Power Adapter
65W USB-C
System Management
None
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64
Warranty
3-year, Depot
End of Support
2025-04-19
Announce Date
2019-03-19
Notes:
Battery life is an estimated maximum. Actual battery life may
vary based on many factors, including screen brightness,
active applications, features, power management settings,
battery age and conditioning, and other customer preferences.
https://www.lenovo.com/hk/en/battery-info
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ThinkPad T490 Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
# of
4 8
Core i5 / i7 Processor
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
1.6 GHz 3.9 GHz 6MB
IPS Anti-glare 400 nits 16:9 800:1 72% 170°
IPS Anti-glare 400 nits 16:9 1000:1 72% 170°
IPS Glossy 500 nits 16:9 1500:1
Wi-Fi
Max Turbo
Frequency
250 nits
(non-touch)
300 nits
(multi-touch)
2x2 802.11ac +
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2400
Aspect
Contrast
Ratio
16:9 700:1 45% 170°
Ratio
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card (EMEA only)
Fibocom L850-GL, M.2 card
Fibocom L860-GL, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
620
Color
Viewing
Gamut
Angle
100%
170°
Adobe
Dimensions
Weight
Case color
Case material
WxDxH: 12.95" x 8.94" x 0.74"; 329mm x 227mm x 18.9mm
Models FHD FHD Low Power / WQHD
Weight 3.41 lb / 1.55 kg 3.23 lb / 1.46 kg
Black
Display cover: PPS / 50% GF;
Bottom: PA / 50% GF
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
Optional: Smart card reader
MicroSD card reader
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (with the function of PD and DP),
HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models),
headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
microSD card reader, side docking connector, security keyhole
Monitor cable
(optional)
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to HDMI: Lenovo USB-C to HDMI Adapter
Bundled Accy
Camera (optional)
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
None
One of the following, configurable by model:
• HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Audio support
• IR camera and HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
dual array far-field microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
vPro (optional)
Fingerprint reader
NFC (optional)
Battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
Preload Windows
Limited warranty
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
TrackPoint
pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Intel vPro Technology
Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li-ion 50Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
MobileMark
* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
2014: 16.11 hr
45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military certification
Environment EPEAT Bronze; ENERGY STAR
7.0; RoHS-compliant
April 2019
Processor 8th Generation Intel
Processor
Number
i5-8265U
i7-8565U 1.8 GHz 4.6 GHz 8MB
Cores
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor only or
Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 2GB GDDR5 memory;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or Thunderbolt;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (Thunderbolt); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
48GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable,
8GB or 16GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
* Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2400MHz due to Intel limitation
Display
Multi-touch (opt)
Storage
Size Resolution Type Surface Brightness
14.0" HD (1366x768) TN Anti-glare 220 nits 16:9 400:1 45% 90°
14.0" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Anti-glare
FHD (1920x1080)
14.0"
Low Power
FHD (1920x1080)
14.0"
ThinkPad Privacy
Guard
WQHD (2560x1440)
14.0"
Dolby Vision HDR
On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
• M.2 2280 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s
• M.2 2280 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4
• M.2 2242 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2
• Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2
Optical
None
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville)
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)
(optional)
WLAN
Bluetooth
WWAN (optional)
Intel Wireless-AC 9560,
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, integrated in
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Wireless WAN upgradable
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
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