Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
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Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE
Specs

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-8265U 1,6GHz

Screen 14" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits
Hard drive 256GB SSD M.2
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Pro
Graphics card

Intel UHD Graphics

Other Keyboard German.

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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE

Reference / Part Number 20Q5002DGE
Also sold as 20Q5002QGE
Release date July 2019, 7 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Market positioning Business

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  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE Specs

Screen

Display diagonal 35,6 cm
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Dual-screen No
NTSC coverage (typical) 45 %
Contrast ratio (typical) 700:1

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i5-8265U
Processor frequency 1,6 GHz
Processor generation 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 3,9 GHz
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 6 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1528
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Whiskey Lake
Bus type OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 1,8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x4,2x2

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 256 GB
SSD interface NVMe,PCI Express
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1100 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics card ID 0x3EA0

Audio

Audio chip Realtek ALC3287
Audio system Dolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter
Auto focus No

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.0

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 0
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
Docking connector Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 1

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard Yes
Windows keys Yes
Keyboard language German

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Processor special features

Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 46x24 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version 0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 149088

Battery

Battery capacity 45 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max) 12 h
Fast charging Yes

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 65 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Fingerprint reader Yes
Smart card reader Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Password protection Yes
Password protection type HDD,Power on,Supervisor

Certificates

Compliance certificates RoHS

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates EPEAT Silver,ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,69 kg
Width 335 mm
Depth 235 mm
Height 22,5 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code 84713000

Other features

3D No
Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 64 GB

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE last?

The manufacturer declares up to 12 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE like?

It carries a 14" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE have?

It runs on the Intel Core i5-8265U processor with the Intel UHD Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).

Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

What material is the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE made of?

Its housing is made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).

How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE weigh?

It weighs 1,69 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Lenovo ThinkPad L L490 20Q5002DGE released?

Its release date is July 2019, 7 years ago.

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