Lenovo Thinkpad L490 20Q5000QIG Laptop (8th Gen Core i5/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD/ Win 10)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Lenovo Thinkpad L490 20Q5000QIG Laptop (8th Gen Core i5/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD/ Win 10) is Lenovo's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 8 GB DDR4, display of 14 inches, resolution of 1366 x 768 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	₹ 91,999
RAM	8 GB DDR4
Display	14 inches
Model	L490 (20Q5000QIG)
Os	Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Dimensions	335 x 235 x 22.5 mm
Weight	1.69 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Type	LED
Touch	No
Resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Ppi	~ 112 PPI
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Features	HD LED Display
Ethernet	No
Wifi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	v4.2
Usb Ports	2 x USB 3.0
Hdmi	1 x HDMI 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	Digital Microphone
Input Speakers	Dual Speakers
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U
Processor Speed	4 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.9 GHz) Cores
Processor Cores	Quad Core, 8 Threads
Processor Cache	6 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i5
Processor Model	8265U
Processor Generation	8th Gen
Graphics Gpu	Intel UHD 620
Graphics Brand	Intel
Ram Bus Speed	2666 MHz
Solid State Drive	256 GB SSD
Battery	3 Cell Battery
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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Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U	11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7	11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7
RAM	8 GB DDR4	16 GB LPDDR4X	16 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	256 GB SSD	1 TB SSD	512 GB SSD
Display	14 inches	13.3 inches	16 inches
Graphics	Intel UHD 620	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS	Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)