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ThinkPad T490 (20N20009UK)

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14" Display
i5-8265UCPU
8 GBRAM
256 GBStorage
Intel® UHD GraphicsGraphics

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Technical Specifications

Design

  • Product typeLaptop
  • Product colourBlack
  • Form factorClamshell
  • Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityNo

Display

  • Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
  • TouchscreenNo
  • HD typeFull HD
  • Panel typeIPS
  • LED backlightYes
  • Native aspect ratio16:9
  • Display brightness250 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)700:1

Processor

  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor modeli5-8265U
  • Processor cores4
  • Processor threads8
  • Processor boost frequency3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency1.6 GHz
  • System bus rate4 GT/s
  • Processor cache6 MB
  • Processor cache typeSmart Cache
  • Processor socketBGA 1528
  • Processor lithography14 nm
  • Processor operating modes64-bit
  • Processor codenameWhiskey Lake
  • Bus typeOPI
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W
  • Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-up25 W
  • Configurable TDP-down10 W
  • Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz
  • Tjunction100 °C
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
  • PCI Express slots version3.0
  • PCI Express configurations1x4, 2x2
  • ECC supported by processorNo

Memory

  • Internal memory8 GB
  • Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory clock speed2400 MHz
  • Memory form factorOn-board + SO-DIMM
  • Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory48 GB

Storage

  • Total storage capacity256 GB
  • Storage mediaSSD
  • Total SSDs capacity256 GB
  • Number of SSDs installed1
  • SSD capacity256 GB
  • SSD interfaceNVMe, PCI Express
  • NVMeYes
  • SSD form factorM.2
  • Optical drive typeNo
  • Card reader integratedYes
  • Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

  • Discrete graphics card modelNot available
  • On-board graphics cardYes
  • Discrete graphics cardNo
  • On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
  • On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
  • On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz
  • Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB
  • On-board graphics card DirectX version12.0
  • On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.5
  • On-board graphics card ID0x3EA0

Audio

  • Audio chipRealtek ALC3287
  • Audio systemDolby Audio Premium
  • Number of built-in speakers2
  • Speaker power2 W
  • Built-in microphoneYes

Camera

  • Front cameraYes
  • Front camera signal format720p
  • Front camera HD typeHD
  • Infrared (IR) cameraNo
  • Auto focusNo

Optical drive

  • LightScribeNo

Network

  • Wi-FiYes
  • Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Antenna type2x2
  • WLAN controller modelIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
  • Ethernet LANYes
  • Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • BluetoothYes
  • Bluetooth version5.0
  • WWANNot installed

Ports & interfaces

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
  • HDMI ports quantity1
  • HDMI version1.4b
  • Headphone outputs1
  • Combo headphone/mic portYes
  • Docking connectorYes
  • SmartCard slotYes
  • USB Sleep-and-ChargeYes
  • USB Sleep-and-Charge ports1

Keyboard

  • Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
  • Numeric keypadNo
  • Keyboard backlitYes
  • Spill-resistant keyboardYes
  • Windows keysYes

Software

  • Operating system architecture64-bit
  • Operating system installedWindows 10 Pro

Processor special features

  • Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Yes
  • Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYes
  • Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Yes
  • Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
  • Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Yes
  • Intel Clear Video TechnologyYes
  • Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYes
  • Intel Flex Memory AccessYes
  • Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Yes
  • Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
  • Intel Enhanced Halt StateYes
  • Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
  • Intel® Secure KeyYes
  • Intel TSX-NINo
  • Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
  • Intel® OS GuardYes
  • Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Yes
  • Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Yes
  • Intel 64Yes
  • Execute Disable BitYes
  • Idle StatesYes
  • Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
  • Processor package size46x24 mm
  • Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
  • CPU configuration (max)1
  • Embedded options availableNo
  • Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
  • Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.00
  • Intel Smart Response Technology version1.00
  • Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.00
  • Intel Secure Key Technology version1.00
  • Intel TSX-NI version0.00
  • Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
  • Processor ARK ID149088

Battery

  • Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
  • Battery capacity50 Wh
  • Battery life (max)16.11 h
  • Fast chargingYes

Power

  • AC adapter power65 W

Security

  • Cable lock slotYes
  • Fingerprint readerYes
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
  • Password protectionYes
  • Password protection typeHDD, Power on, Supervisor

Sustainability

  • Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

  • Width329 mm
  • Depth227 mm
  • Height17.9 mm
  • Weight1.55 kg

Packaging content

  • AC adapter includedYes

Other features

  • 3DNo