Lenovo 20NX0074GE User Manual
ThinkPad T490s 20NX0074GE
Product
ThinkPad T490s
Region
WE
Country/Region
Germany
Machine Type
20NX
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Intel Core i5-8265U (4C / 8T, 1.6 / 3.9GHz, 6MB)
Graphics
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Chipset
Intel SoC Platform
Memory
16GB Soldered DDR4-2400
Display
14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 400nits Anti-glare, ThinkPad Privacy
Guard
Multi-touch
None
Storage
512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2
Optical
None
WLAN + Bluetooth
Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.0
WWAN
WWAN Upgradable
SIM Card
None
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card Reader
Monitor Cable
None
Bundled Accessories
None
Color
Black
Case Material
CFRP Hybrid
Camera
720p + IR
Keyboard
Backlit, German
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
NFC
None
TPM
Discrete TPM 2.0
Battery
Integrated 57Wh
Power Adapter
65W USB-C
System Management
None
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64, German
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
3-year, Depot
Bundled Service
None
End of Support
2025-10-17
Announce Date
2019-09-17
Recommended Services
Better
4Y Premier Support Upgrade from 3Y Depot/CCI (5WS0T36185)
Good
3Y Premier Support Upgrade from 3Y Depot/CCI (5WS0T36152)
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.
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ThinkPad T490s 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
Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ax +
Max Turbo
Frequency
250 nits
(non-touch)
300 nits
(multi-touch)
2x2 802.11ac +
Bluetooth 5.0
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2400
Aspect
Contrast
Ratio
Ratio
16:9 700:1 45% 170°
Bluetooth 5.0
Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card (EMEA only)
Fibocom L850-GL, M.2 card
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
620
Color
Viewing
Gamut
Angle
100%
170°
Adobe
Dimensions
WxDxH (black with FHD / Privacy Guard):
12.95" x 8.90" x 0.66"; 329.0mm x 226.15mm x 16.7mm
WxDxH (black with FHD Low Power / WQHD):
12.94" x 8.89" x 0.63"; 328.8mm x 225.8mm x 16.1mm
WxDxH (silver): 12.96" x 8.92" x 0.68"; 329.15mm x 226.45mm x 17.2mm
Weight
Case color
Case material
Models Black with FHD
Weight 2.98 lb / 1.35 kg 2.81 lb / 1.27 kg 3.29 lb / 1.49 kg
Black or Silver
Display cover: CFRP Hybrid (black) or Aluminum (silver);
Bottom: Magnesium
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 extension connector, 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 DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Bundled Accy
Camera
Optional: ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
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, 1W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
dual array far-field microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
System Mgt (opt)
Fingerprint reader
NFC (optional)
Battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
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 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
with 65W AC adapter
MobileMark
* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
2014: 20 hr
45W, 65W, or 65W slim USB-C AC adapter
Operating system Optional: Windows
Limited warranty
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
• 1-year depot with 2-year system
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
Black with FHD Low Power
/ WQHD / Privacy Guard
10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
board repair service
Silver
Processor 8th Generation Intel
Processor
Number
i5-8265U
i5-8365U 1.6 GHz 4.1 GHz 6MB
i7-8565U 1.8 GHz 4.6 GHz 8MB
i7-8665U 1.9 GHz 4.8 GHz 8MB
Cores
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or Thunderbolt;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (Thunderbolt); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Display
Multi-touch (opt)
Storage
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
8GB, 16GB or 32GB / 2400MHz DDR4 / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
* Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2400MHz due to Intel limitation
Size Resolution Type Surface Brightness
14.0" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Anti-glare
FHD (1920x1080)
14.0"
Low Power
FHD (1920x1080)
14.0"
ThinkPad Privacy
Guard
WQHD (2560x1440)
14.0"
HDR, Dolby Vision
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 H10 with Solid State Storage,
M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe 3.0 x 4
Optical
None
Ethernet Native Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Non-vPro) or I219-LM (vPro)
via bundled or optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
WLAN +
Bluetooth
(optional)
(optional)
WWAN
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Intel Wireless-AC 9560,
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200,
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Wireless WAN upgradable
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
SIM card (opt)
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
7.1; RoHS-compliant
October 2019
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