Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 Specs
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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U 1,8GHz

Screen 14" 1920x1080 IPS 250 nits
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5

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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00

Reference / Part Number 20RYS00W00
Release date March 2026, 6 months ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell

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Screen

Display diagonal 14 " (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
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 250 cd/m²

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-10510U
Processor frequency 1,8 GHz
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 4,9 GHz

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 48 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 3.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250
Discrete graphics card memory 2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR5

Audio

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

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type HD
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.2
Near Field Communication (NFC) No
WWAN Upgradable

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-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 1.4b
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
Docking connector Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel SoC

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit Yes

Software

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

Battery

Battery capacity 50 Wh

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
AC adapter power 65 W
USB Power Delivery Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Fingerprint reader Yes
Smart card reader No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Certificates

Certification ENERGY STAR,TCO,EPEAT Gold,RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Weight 3.4 lbs (1,55 kg)
Width 13 " (329 mm)
Depth 8.9 " (227 mm)
Height 0.7 " (17,9 mm)

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX250. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-10510U processor with the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 have a touch screen?

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

How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 weigh?

It weighs 1,55 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 20RYS00W00 released?

Its release date is March 2026, 6 months ago.

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