Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

Name: Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"
Brand: Lenovo
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.53 (78 reviews)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)

Refurbished price:$299.00

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Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

Overall rating

78 verified reviews

Rating details

Shipping
4.7/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Overall performance
4.4/5
Appearance
4.7/5

Reviews

Kurt W.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/8/26, United States.
Excellent purchase, even better customer service. Item was received in record time, I had a question for the CS team and they answered immediately, very knowledgeable… even their subscription emails are un intrusive. No issues with item, works as expected and now I have a new bad ass mobile workstation with dual boot, you can get a 100W laptop charger to double battery life, giving you 20-22 hours of battery life no problem. Based on my experience, buy with confidence from back market.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
3/22/26
Mayson A.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/7/25, United States.
Phenomenal for what I need it for. It has a touchscreen which I wasn't expecting, but has already saved my bacon in a presentation where I forgot my secondary monitor. It also has a fingerprint reader so I can unlock it just like my phone. As for performance, it's absolutely perfect! Battery life that lasts for 5+ hours before low power mode kicks in, allowing me to gather data and present PowerPoints without worry. The C-cell charger makes for a quick sub-hour charge, and honestly the built in mouse track is super useful because now I dont have to lug around a mouse if I want to be productive 😆
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/26/25
Mark E.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/7/26, United States.
I'm very happy with what I received with BackMarket. I honestly didn't expect much in terms of the condition of the laptop, but it has exceeded my expectations. I will recommend anyone to this site going forward. It truly does go beyond words how seamless the process was and the condition of the product that I received.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
7/27/26
Samuel K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/11/26, United States.
Device is great, keyboard is solid and there is no major sign of wear on the surfaces of the device so it is indeed in 'excellent' physical quality. The loss of star comes from the screen flicker that occurs at times and the hinge of the device makes a cracking sound when adjusting the angle. Very nearly a 'perfect' refurbished device and the shortcomings are acceptable given the price discount.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 512 GB
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
1/22/26
Jayson N.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/14/26, United States.
The device looks and operates brand new. During my purchase, I wanted a backlit keyboard, and this one said it didn't include one. However, I settled for it out of necessity, and to my surprise, it came with a backlit keyboard! I'm so excited. Great seller! I will absolutely be purchasing from and referring them again.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
4/4/26
Jennifer L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/12/26, United States.
It's a nice computer. Coming from Apple, I kinda wish the resolution was better but overall it is getting what I need for day to day life done. Also, I saw PCMag said the battery life is site on it and I have to agree. That is the only sticking point about this model. The battery pack is huge, more than what I am used to but nonetheless I like it! Backmarket made the process very easy from start to finish. Will order again in the future.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
4/3/26
Francesco G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/5/26, United States.
Laptop arrived on time and in good condition, works great so far. Charger was not the original charger and arrived separately with an adapter a few days later. Overall laptop is great, would highly recommend.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
7/24/26

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

Durability
Overall performance
Screen quality
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203LET490i5G8DREFMPN
YesWifi
YesJack Port
1.6 GHzProcessor speed (GHz)
NoTouchscreen
YesVGA Port
250 NitsScreen Brightness
NoBacklit Keyboard
YesUSB-A Port

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) is a reliable business laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz. Released in 2019, it remains suitable for everyday productivity tasks and professional use with a focus on durability and practical performance.

Key features:

Release Year: 2019
Display: 14-inch screen
Processor: Intel Core i5 at 1.6 GHz
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
Build quality: Durable chassis typical of ThinkPad series

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 suits professionals and students who need a dependable laptop for office work, web browsing, and multitasking. Its sturdy design and balanced performance make it a good choice for those prioritizing reliability and consistent daily use.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Solid build quality	Processor speed suitable for general tasks but not intensive workloads
14-inch display balances portability and usability	Integrated graphics limit gaming or heavy graphic work

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is an eco-conscious option that extends the life of a reliable laptop. Each device is carefully tested to meet high standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

MPN: 203LET490i5G8DREF
Wifi: Yes
Jack Port: Yes
Processor speed (GHz): 1.6 GHz
Touchscreen: No
VGA Port: Yes
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Backlit Keyboard: No
USB-A Port: Yes
Laptop Model: ThinkPad T490
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Release Year: 2019
Screen size: 14
Storage Type 1: SSD
SSD Storage Capacity (GB): 256
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Color: Black/Gray
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Brand: Lenovo
Numeric Keypad: No
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Bluetooth: Yes
Series: ThinkPad
Memory (GB): 16 GB
Microphone: Yes
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Screen type: IPS
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Processor Core: 4
Weight: 77 oz
USB-C Port: No
RAM Frequence (MHz): 2400
Processor: Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)
Processor generation: 8th gen
HDMI Port: Yes
OS: Windows 11
Graphic Card Memory Size (GB): Integrated GPU
Ethernet: Yes
Webcam: Yes
Memory Card Slot: No
Refresh Rate: 60
Screen High Density Display: No
Processor brand: Intel
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Last Os Compatibility: Yes

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