The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is a premium 14″ ultraportable business laptop built to balance power, portability, and durability. With an 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor plus 16 GB RAM and fast SSD storage, the device is well suited for heavy multitasking, office productivity, programming, and everyday work. The T490s is also compact and light — easy to carry around — and has a backlit keyboard and optional fingerprint reader for security. It fits well for students, professionals, and travelers who want a reliable laptop for work, study, or business use.
| Components | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Lenovo ThinkPad T490s |
| Display | 14.0″ Full HD (1920×1080) IPS, anti-glare |
| Processor (CPU) | 8th Gen Intel Core i7 — e.g. i7-8565U / i7-8665U, 4 cores / 8 threads, base ~1.8-1.9 GHz, turbo up to ~4.6-4.8 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (M.2 PCIe NVMe) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 (part of CPU) |
| Security | Fingerprint reader (Match-on-chip), TPM 2.0, ThinkShutter / camera cover options |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard, TrackPoint + touchpad |
| Ports & Connectivity | 2 × USB-A 3.1 Gen1, 1 × USB-C / Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, audio combo jack, microSD / optional LTE/WWAN slot, Wi-Fi (802.11ac / WiFi 6 depending on config), Bluetooth |
| Camera / Audio | HD webcam (with optional IR / ThinkShutter), stereo speakers, dual-array microphones |
| Battery (typical) | ~50-57 Wh battery — good real-world endurance, especially for office / productivity tasks |
| Operating System (typical) | Ships with Windows 10 Pro — easily upgradable to Windows 11 if you wish |
| Weight / Build | Very portable: ~1.27-1.35 kg depending on configuration / panel type |
| Use Case | Business, programming, office work, travel, school, productivity, multitasking |
