Lenovo ThinkPad T490
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8565U
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 615
- Display: 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- Storage: 8000GB SSD
- RAM: 1x 32GB DDR4 + 1x 8GB DDR4
- Weight: 1.52 kg (3.4 lbs)
Pros
- Industrial build quality
- The display doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels (LG Display LP140WF3-SPD2)
- Pleasant spill-resistant keyboard with long travel and clicky feedback
- Great I/O selection
- Supports Thunderbolt
- Charges with USB Type-C
Cons
- Warms up under heavy load
- Its display covers only 52% of sRGB (LG Display LP140WF3-SPD2)
- Micro SD instead of a full-sized SD card reader
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 - Specs
Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
HDD/SSD
8TB SSD
M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot
RAM
1x 32GB DDR4 + 1x 8GB DDR4
OS
Windows 10 Pro
Battery
50Wh, 3-cell
Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Glass Fiber
Dimensions
329 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.95" x 8.94" x 0.70")
Weight
1.52 kg (3.4 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
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See all Lenovo ThinkPad T490 configurations DISPLAY: 14.0-inch, 1920x1080, IPS
| Name | LG LP140WF3-SPD2 |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 14.0" |
| Pixel density | 157.35 ppi |
| Brightness | 275 cd/m2 |
| sRGB | 52% |
| PWM frequency | No PWM (Flicker-Free) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 22 inches (56 cm) |
| Contrast | 1010:1 |
| dE Color Checker | 5.5 3.9 |
| PWM Rating | 10.0: (safe) |
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 in-depth review
While all of the manufacturers are rushing to innovate, changing the design philosophy of their laptops every year, there is one brand that stays true to its legacy. Even though the ThinkPads, in general, have become thinner and lighter with the passage of time, they still look pretty much the same as the original IBM models. Take a look at the ThinkPad T490 for example. It still features the U-shaped keys. It still has all of the security features of a premium ThinkPad and, of course, it still[...]
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GPU Performance: Intel UHD Graphics 615
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