Lenovo ThinkPad L490

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Date Published: 25 Oct 2019

Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad L490

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-8265U

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

RAM
8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Dimensions
335 x 235 x 22.5 mm (13.19" x 9.25" x 0.89")

Weight
1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
1.4b

Card Reader
Micro SD

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5 mm combo

Docking Connector

Smart Card Reader (Optional)

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-Array Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W, Dolby Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad L490

13.19" x 9.25" x 0.89" Dimensions

1.69 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -13% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 in-depth review

The latest ThinkPad L490 shows off with its supreme durability and security features, as well as long battery life and according to Lenovo "versatility at the desk and on the go". Despite all of the manufacturer's fuss about the device, let's face it - it is your average ThinkPad with an industrial design, but this time - a very good price tag.In terms of specs, the notebook can be configured with up to the Core i7-8565U, or its vPro counterpart. In terms of the GPU options, you have only one option, apart from the integrated graphics and it is the AMD Radeon 535. As you may have noticed, this device is not all about performance. It's more important features would be the optional IR face recognition system, the fingerprint reader, its security features, that include a physical shutter[...]

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Pros

Adequate price
Spill-resistant keyboard, that is very comfortable for typing
Super quiet during load
Equipped with a great I/O
Up to 64GB of RAM
Build like a tank
The security level is on point for a business notebook
Doesn't use harmful PWM to adjust its brightness levels (N140HAC-EAB (LEN40A9))

Cons

Lacks Thunderbolt connectivity
Poor performance in long workloads
Dated design
Covers only 54% of sRGB (N140HAC-EAB (LEN40A9))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Here is one of the well-priced business machines on the market. It features a plastic, yet rigid body and dated design. On the other side, this machine is super industrial, and one should lower the expectations of the design, whatsoever.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad L490 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Similarly to other ThinkPads, the L490 has its screws attached on its bottom plate, even when you unscrew them, which is super neat for repair centers, or even at home. After you undo all of them, just po[...]