The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is a premium, lightweight business ultrabook that combines legendary ThinkPad durability, excellent keyboard, and strong performance in a thin and portable design. This configuration features an 8th Gen Intel processor, ample memory, and fast SSD storage — ideal for productivity, mobile professionals, and everyday business use.
Specifications
Processor: Intel Core i5-8365U
Base frequency: 1.6 GHz
Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16GB DDR4-2400 (soldered, non-upgradable)
Storage: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 14-inch IPS anti-glare
Resolution: Full HD (1920 × 1080)
Typical brightness: 250–400 nits
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Build: CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) + magnesium alloy chassis, MIL-STD-810G tested for durability
Features
Legendary ThinkPad keyboard with spill resistance and precise TrackPoint pointing stick
Large multi-touch precision trackpad
Backlit keyboard
Security features: Fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0
Dolby Audio Premium stereo speakers (2 × 1W) with dual-array far-field microphones
Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810G tested) in an ultrathin and light chassis
Fast wake from sleep and responsive performance for office, web, video calls, and light creative work
Connectivity
Wireless: Intel Wireless-AC 9560 or Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (802.11ac/ax 2×2) + Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (one Always On charging)
1 × USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (supports data, Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
1 × USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports data, Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
1 × HDMI 1.4b
1 × Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1 × Ethernet extension connector (requires optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 for RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet)
Side mechanical docking connector (compatible with ThinkPad docks)
