Lenovo Thinkpad T490 (20N2S0BJ00) Laptop (8th Gen Core i7/ 8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win10)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Lenovo Thinkpad T490 (20N2S0BJ00) Laptop (8th Gen Core i7/ 8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win10) is Lenovo's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 8 GB DDR4, display of 14 inches, resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.. For everyday work, study and light multitasking it should feel responsive. On the other side, heavy creators or gamers will want to check the graphics and thermals before committing. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 141,700
RAM	8 GB DDR4
Display	14 inches
Series	T490
Model	20N2S0BJ00
Utility	Everyday Use
Os	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Dimensions	329 x 227 x 18.9 mm
Weight	1.55 kg
Warranty	1 Year
Type	LED
Touch	No
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Ppi	~ 157 PPI
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Features	Full HD IPS LED Backlight Display
Ethernet	No
Wifi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	v5
Usb Ports	No USB Port
Card Reader	Yes
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	Yes
Input Keyboard	Standard Notebook Keyboard
Input Touchpad	Multi-touch gesture support
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Internal Microphone
Input Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i7 8565U
Processor Speed	4 x 1.8 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.6 GHz) Cores
Processor Cores	Quad Core, 8 Threads
Processor Cache	8 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i7
Processor Model	8565U
Processor Generation	8th Gen
Graphics Gpu	Intel UHD 620
Graphics Brand	Intel
Ram Bus Speed	2400 MHz
Solid State Drive	512 GB SSD
Battery	3 Cell Battery
Device Type	Ultrabook
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Ram Slots	1

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Value for Money 4.5

Performance 4.5

Boot & App Speed 3.5

Display 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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RAM	8 GB DDR4	16 GB LPDDR5
Storage	512 GB SSD	1 TB SSD
Display	14 inches	17 inches
Graphics	Intel UHD 620	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)