T490 Product Specifications Reference
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ThinkPad T490
Overview
ThinkPad T490 is a 14-inch laptop with processor options including Intel Core i7-10510U and Intel Core i5-8365U. Display choices span 1366x768–2560x1440 pixels.
Historical context
The memory layout combines soldered RAM with a SO-DIMM slot. Documented I/O includes Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45). Published preloads include Windows 10 Pro in S mode / Windows 10 Pro 64 / Windows 10 Home 64.
Specifications
Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10510U; Intel Core i5-8265U; Intel Core i7-10710U; Intel Core i7-8665U; Intel Core i7-8565U; Intel Core i5-10210U; Intel Core i5-8365U
- Memory
- Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400; Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400; slots: One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable; type: DDR4-2400
- Graphics
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics; NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5
- Storage
- One drive, up to 256GB M.2 2242 SSD or 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, optional Intel Optane Memory integrated with SSD, M.2
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
- Display
- 14" WQHD (2560x1440) IPS 500nits; 14" HD (1366x768) TN 220nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) Low Power IPS 400nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 400nits, Privacy Guard; 14" FHD (1920x1080) TN 220nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits, touch
- Dimensions
- 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.95 x 8.94 x 0.70 inches)
- Weight
- Models Weight FHD Low Power / WQHD models 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs) FHD Privacy Guard models 1.61 kg (3.56 lbs) FHD touch / FHD non-touch models 1.55 kg (3.41 lbs) HD models 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
- 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
- Connectivity
- WLAN + Bluetooth: Intel AX201 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.2; Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1 | WWAN: Fibocom L850-GL; WWAN Upgradable; Fibocom L830-EB; None | Ethernet: 100/1000M
- Battery
- Integrated Li-Polymer 50Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features1
- Original systems
- Windows 10 Pro in S mode; Windows 10 Pro 64; Windows 10 Home 64; No operating system
Manuals
1 documentsDrivers & Software
0 packagesNo software linked to this exact entry yet.
BIOS & Firmware
0 packagesNo firmware linked to this exact entry yet.
Research & references
ThinkWiki: T490 (Community source)
Date sources & variant notes
Profile sources
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10510U; Intel Core i5-8265U; Intel Core i7-10710U; Intel Core i7-8665U; Intel Core i7-8565U; Intel Core i5-10210U; Intel Core i5-8365U
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - Display: 14" WQHD (2560x1440) IPS 500nits; 14" HD (1366x768) TN 220nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) Low Power IPS 400nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 400nits, Privacy Guard; 14" FHD (1920x1080) TN 220nits; 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits, touch
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - Memory: Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400; Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400; slots: One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable; type: DDR4-2400
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF memory · PDF page 1; memory section - Storage: One drive, up to 256GB M.2 2242 SSD or 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, optional Intel Optane Memory integrated with SSD, M.2
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF storage · PDF page 2; storage section - Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics; NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - Weight: Models Weight FHD Low Power / WQHD models 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs) FHD Privacy Guard models 1.61 kg (3.56 lbs) FHD touch / FHD non-touch models 1.55 kg (3.41 lbs) HD models 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF weight · PDF page 3–4; weight section; source lines checked in retained raw PDF text. - Dimensions: 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.95 x 8.94 x 0.70 inches)
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF dimensions · PDF page 3; dimensions section - 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
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF ports · PDF page 4; ports section - Connectivity: WLAN + Bluetooth: Intel AX201 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.2; Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1 | WWAN: Fibocom L850-GL; WWAN Upgradable; Fibocom L830-EB; None | Ethernet: 100/1000M
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - Battery: Integrated Li-Polymer 50Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — PSREF battery · PDF page 2; battery section - Original systems: Windows 10 Pro in S mode; Windows 10 Pro 64; Windows 10 Home 64; No operating system
PSREF configuration range; options vary by SKU and region and are not necessarily offered together. The retained specification is a revised vendor reference, not a launch-configuration guarantee.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - Announcement: 25 February 2019
2019 original configurations; expected starting price. Manufacturer press statement for the specified configurations; availability 2019-05 (forecast unless explicitly already on sale).
Intelligent Mobile Computing Showcased by Latest ThinkPad Laptops - Lenovo StoryHub · Pricing and availability; ThinkPad T490 - Announcement: 25 February 2019
EMEA, excluding VAT; regional timing differs from the USD announcement. Manufacturer press statement for the specified configurations; availability 2019-03 (forecast unless explicitly already on sale).
Lenovo Launches Smarter Technology for a More Connected World, From Devices to Data Center, at MWC - Lenovo StoryHub · Pricing and availability; Availability of the ThinkPad T490 is - SKU announcement: 15 March 2019
Earliest published PSREF SKU announcement value currently enumerated for this product; example exact SKU 20N2S01900 (Australia). This is not a worldwide first-launch date.
ThinkPad T490 — SKU 20N2S01900 · Announce Date = 2019-03-15; country/region Australia; earliest value in current published PSREF SKU filters. - Launch price: 999 USD
2019 original configurations; expected starting price. ThinkPad T490. Advertised starting price and availability forecast; configurations and local taxes may vary.
Intelligent Mobile Computing Showcased by Latest ThinkPad Laptops - Lenovo StoryHub · Pricing and availability; ThinkPad T490 - Launch price: 969 EUR
EMEA, excluding VAT; regional timing differs from the USD announcement. Availability of the ThinkPad T490 is. Advertised starting price and availability forecast; configurations and local taxes may vary.
Lenovo Launches Smarter Technology for a More Connected World, From Devices to Data Center, at MWC - Lenovo StoryHub · Pricing and availability; Availability of the ThinkPad T490 is - Markets
Published PSREF configurations include region labels INDIA, EET, LA, HTK, CIS, MEA, NA, WE, ANZ, ASEAN, JAPAN, BRAZIL, RUSSIA. This documents multiple markets, not guaranteed availability in every country.
ThinkPad T490 — published PSREF configurations · Models: exact product key; configuration filter values for Processor, Display, Memory, Storage, Graphics, Battery, OS, Region and announcement fields. - ThinkPad T490 — Product Specifications Reference · Exact product heading and Performance/Design/Connectivity sections; individual fact page numbers recorded below.
Identity, dates & original listings
- ThinkWiki model history Community source
- Lenovo Product Specifications Reference Official source