Description

This mid-range ThinkPad L490 has the latest 8th Gen Intel Core™ processors, several security and privacy features, plus optional discrete AMD Radeon graphics. Mobile users will also appreciate its MIL-SPEC tested design, ensuring durability when travelling, and up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Two onboard USB-C ports ensure easy connection to the latest peripherals including our range of ThinkPad Docking Stations which feature mechanical docking around the side of the device.

Features

Makes light of heavy work
With up to 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processing (plus Intel® vPro™ technology for advanced security and manageability), the Thinkpad L490 can plow through almost any task. Yet, it has a starting weight of under 1.7kg (3.72lbs). Options include solid-state drive storage, AMD Radeon™ discrete graphics, and 35.56cms (14) multitouch display.

One less thing to worry about
Thanks to the optional touch fingerprint reader and infrared camera, the ThinkPad L490 is designed with security in mind. It’s also very configurable and will make your employees’ lives easier with its 12-hour battery life and seamless performance.

One well-connected machine
The L490 comes with plenty of ports, including HDMI and USB-C, so it’s a breeze to plug in other devices. Thanks to dual-band AC (2×2) WiFi and Bluetooth® 4.2, getting online is easy. And with Near Field Communication (NFC) and optional LTE-A technology, it can hook up to NFC devices and stay connected remotely.

Designed to go places
With up to 12 hours of battery, the L490 will last all day. When running low on juice, rapid-charging technology will give you 80% battery capacity in just 60 minutes. In addition, the optional backlit keyboard—with white LEDs—allows you to work in even low-light conditions.

Technology you can count on
Like all ThinkPad laptops, the L490 is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure it runs in extreme conditions. From desert dust storms to the Arctic wilderness, from spills and drops to zero gravity, you can rely on the L490 to handle anything that comes your way.

Log in easily & securely
Why type a password, when your fingerprint or smile will do? Thanks to the optional touch fingerprint reader and infrared camera, logging in is quick and secure—via advanced biometric technologyand Windows Hello facial software. Plus, with ThinkShutter, you can close the webcam when it’s not in use.

Technical Specifications

Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 Pro 64-Bit Edition
Memory:8GB DDR4-2400 MHz RAM | 64GB
Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

Optical drive: None
Graphics Processor: Integrated, Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Chipset: Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8265U  vPro™(1.6GHz base frequency, up to 3.9GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 6MB  Cache, 4 Cores, 8 Threads)
Processor Family: 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor

Display: 14 Inch (35.6 cm) diagonal FHD (1920×1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, WVA, 250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle

Audio features: HD Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec / Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Advanced Audio

Integrated Webcam: HD 720p, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus

Keyboard: 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
Pointing Device: TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad

Ports: 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2) | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (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
Optional Ports: 1x Smart card reader | 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)1x multi-format digital media reader (optional)

Battery type: 3-cell Li-Polymer | Battery Capacity: 45 Wh supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
AC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter

Wireless: Intel® Wireless-AC 9260, 802.11ac Dual Band 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
Wired Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro models)

Security management: Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified | Kensington® Security Slot™ | BIOS Security (Power-on password / Supervisor password / Hard disk password / Self-healing BIOS)

Product Type: ThinkPad L490
Colour: Black

Dimensions (W x D x H): 335mm x 235mm x 22.5mm
Weight: 1.68 kg (3.71 lbs)