Lenovo 20Q50021UK User Manual
ThinkPad L490 20Q50021UK
Product
ThinkPad L490
Region
WE
Country/Region
UK
Machine Type
20Q5
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Intel Core i7-8565U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB)
Graphics
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Chipset
Intel SoC Platform
Memory
1x 8GB DIMM DDR4-2666
Storage
256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2
Optane Memory
None
Display
14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare
Multi-touch
None
Media Reader
MicroSD Reader
Ethernet
100/1000M
Optical
None
WLAN + Bluetooth
Intel 9260 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.0
WWAN
None
SIM Card
None
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card Reader
Monitor Cable
None
Case Material
PC / ABS
Bundled Accessories
None
Camera
720p with ThinkShutter
Microphone
2x, Array
Color
Black
Keyboard
Backlit, English (UK)
Fingerprint Reader
None
NFC
None
TPM
Discrete TPM 2.0
Battery
Integrated 45Wh
Power Adapter
65W USB-C
System Management
None
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64, English
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
1-year, Depot
Bundled Service
None
EAN / UPC
0193386644217
End of Support
2025-07-04
Announce Date
2019-06-04
Recommended Services
Better
4Y Premier Support Upgrade from 1Y Depot/CCI (5WS0T36177)
Good
3Y Premier Support Upgrade from 1Y Depot/CCI (5WS0T36154)
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 L490 Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor Intel
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 610 or 620 in processor only or
Chipset
Memory
Display
Multi-touch (opt)
Storage
Optane memory
Optical
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville)
WLAN +
Bluetooth
(optional)
WWAN (optional)
SIM card
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
Celeron Processor or 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
Processor
Number
Cel 4305U 2 2 2.2 GHz - 2MB DDR4-2133
i3-8145U 2 4 2.1 GHz 3.9 GHz 4MB
i5-8265U 4 8 1.6 GHz 3.9 GHz 6MB
i5-8365U 4 8 1.6 GHz 4.1 GHz 6MB
i7-8565U 4 8 1.8 GHz 4.6 GHz 8MB
i7-8665U 4 8 1.9 GHz 4.8 GHz 8MB
# of
Cores
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
Max Turbo
Frequency
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2400
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
610
Intel UHD Graphics
620
Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and AMD Radeon 535, 2GB GDDR5 memory
(discrete models are NOT available in EMEA);
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI)
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
64GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets
* Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2133MHz or 2400MHz due to Intel limitation
Aspect
Size Resolution Type Surface Brightness
14.0" HD (1366x768) TN Anti-glare 220 nits 16:9 500:1 45% 90°
14.0" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Anti-glare 250 nits 16:9 800:1 45% 170°
Ratio
Contrast
Ratio
Color
Gamut
Viewing
Angle
On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
• HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high,
Active Protection System
• SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
• M.2 2280 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4
• M.2 2242 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2
* Installed M.2 2280 SSD is PCIe 3x4 but run at PCIe 3x2 due to M.2 SSD adapter limitation
Optional: Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2
None
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Realtek RTL8822BE,
Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2
, M.2
card
(NOT available in EMEA)
• Intel Wireless-AC 9260,
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200,
One of the following, configurable by model:
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ax +
2x2 802.11ac +
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
• Wireless WAN upgradable (special bid only in EMEA)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
None
Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card (EMEA only)
Fibocom L850-GL, M.2 card
Dimensions
Weight
Case color
Case material
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
WxDxH: 13.19" x 9.25" x 0.89"; 335mm x 235mm x 22.5mm
Starting at 3.72 lb / 1.69 kg
Black
PC/ABS plastic
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 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
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)
Bundled Accy
Camera (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
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 Advanced Audio /
dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
System Mgt (opt)
Fingerprint reader
NFC (optional)
Battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
Operating system Optional: 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 fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li-ion 45Wh 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: 12 hr
45W, 65W, or 65W slim USB-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
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Silver; ENERGY STAR
7.1; RoHS-compliant
October 2019
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