Lenovo ThinkPad T490
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Product Overview
Introduced in 2000, the ThinkPad T-series is one of the longest-lasting line of laptops. The T490 is more compact and lightweight than ever before without compromise. Powered by the latest generation Intel Core processors, discrete NVIDIA graphics, and DDR4 memory, the T490 delivers best-in-class performance.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Very good input devices
- Very good keyboard and touchpad
- Good system performance
- Long battery life
Cons
- Not as good as the ThinkPads of the T480s
What external reviewers found
External score 72%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Good system performance
- Good battery life
- Excellent security features
Cons
- Poor contrast
- Lackluster battery life
- Low color space coverage
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- No dedicated GPU
- CPU throttling under load
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Specifications
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ThinkPad T490 lives up to its status as the line's workhorse option. It's well-built, it performs well, and it lasts all day and then some on its battery. The Full HD display in my review unit is flat-out disappointing for a premium laptop.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Display isn't all that bright
- Poor contrast
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is about as slim and compact as the T480s. In this model Lenovo uses the 25-watt version of the MX250. This means that the graphics performance of the T490 turns out 7 to 9% faster. However, current games are not even close to being playable at the highest detail settings.
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- Full HD resolution
- Good battery life
Cons
- CPU throttling under load
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a perfectly capable home or student laptop. Its combination of build quality, security features, and input devices make it an ideal tool to get things done. Its 10-plus-hour battery life isn't exceptional these days, but it's hardly an inadequate amount of time off the plug.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent security features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Lackluster battery life
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