Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)

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67 verified reviews

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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pam G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/7/26, United States.
I did my best to find anything wrong with the T490 I received, inspected everything, ran every test I could think of, looked for missing components I was supposed to get, and despite my efforts, I had to conclude that my computer was in perfect order. Not only that, it also looked great, no real blemishes were apparent. Given all this, and the device's impressive specs, I must say that this purchase was a steal for the price. I have no complaints, not one.
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
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
12/25/25
Harvey M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/30/25, United States.
I am getting the work done that I needed to on the machine. I am pretty happy with it. It does however have issues. The volume key does not work which sometimes is a hassle. Also, the light on the esc key on the left of the top row does not go out. Other than thatthe laptop is doing ots job
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
Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
9/26/25

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

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YesWebcam
SSDStorage Type 1
2019Release Year
256SSD Storage Capacity (GB)
54 ozWeight
Dolby AudioSpeakers Technology
YesMicrophone
Integrated GraphicsGraphic Card Type
14Screen size

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is a reliable business laptop featuring a 14-inch display and powered by an Intel Core i7 processor running at 1.9 GHz. Released in 2019, it remains suitable for everyday professional tasks and multitasking needs.

Key features:

Release Year: 2019
Display: 14-inch screen
Processor: Intel Core i7 at 1.9 GHz
Build: Durable chassis designed for business use
Connectivity: Standard ports including USB and HDMI

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is ideal for professionals and students who need a dependable laptop for office work, web browsing, and multitasking. Its robust build and solid performance make it well suited for business environments and remote work setups.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Solid build quality suitable for daily business use	Processor speed suitable for general tasks but not optimized for heavy gaming or intensive video editing
Compact 14-inch form factor for portability	Display resolution and quality may vary by configuration

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is an eco-conscious choice that extends the life of quality technology. Each device is carefully inspected and tested by Back Market to meet strict quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Webcam: Yes
Storage Type 1: SSD
Release Year: 2019
SSD Storage Capacity (GB): 256
Weight: 54 oz
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Microphone: Yes
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Screen size: 14
VGA Port: No
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Refresh Rate: 60
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
USB-C Port: Yes
Brand: Lenovo
Touchscreen: No
Jack Port: Yes
Ethernet: Yes
Color: Black/Gray
Processor: Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)
HDMI Port: Yes
USB-A Port: Yes
OS: Windows 11
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Processor speed (GHz): 1.9 GHz
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Processor generation: 8th gen
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Screen type: IPS
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
RAM Frequence (MHz): 2400
Screen High Density Display: No
Series: ThinkPad
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Processor Core: 4
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Memory (GB): 16 GB
Wifi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Laptop Model: ThinkPad T490
Processor brand: Intel

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