Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"512 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)

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70 verified reviews

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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
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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2 SpeakersSpeakers Number
YesLast Os Compatibility
Dolby AudioSpeakers Technology
45 ozWeight
NoTouchscreen
IntelProcessor brand
IntegratedGraphic Card Brand
Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)Processor
QWERTY - EnglishKeyboard Language & Type

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) is a business-oriented laptop featuring an Intel Core i7 processor running at 1.9 GHz. Released in 2019, it offers a solid balance of performance and portability suitable for everyday professional tasks and multitasking.

Key features:

Release Year: 2019
Display: 14-inch screen size
Processor: Intel Core i7 at 1.9 GHz
Build: Durable chassis designed for business use
Connectivity: Standard ports and Wi-Fi support typical of the model

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) suits professionals and students who need a reliable laptop for office applications, web browsing, and multitasking. Its build quality and processor make it a practical choice for business environments and remote work.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Durable and business-ready design	Processor speed suitable for everyday tasks but not specialized workloads
14-inch display balances portability and usability	No mention of advanced graphics capabilities

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) supports a more sustainable approach by extending the device's lifecycle. Each pre-owned device undergoes thorough testing to meet Back Market's quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Weight: 45 oz
Touchscreen: No
Processor brand: Intel
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Processor: Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
RAM Frequence (MHz): 2400
Microphone: Yes
Processor Core: 4
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Screen High Density Display: No
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Release Year: 2019
Screen type: LCD
Webcam: Yes
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Bluetooth: Yes
Wifi: Yes
SSD Storage Capacity (GB): 512
Screen size: 14
Storage Type 1: SSD
Memory (GB): 16 GB
Storage (GB): 512 GB
Processor speed (GHz): 1.9 GHz
Refresh Rate: 60
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Color: Black/Gray
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Laptop Model: ThinkPad T490
OS: Windows 11
Series: ThinkPad
Numeric Keypad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: No
Ethernet: Yes
Processor generation: 8th gen
Brand: Lenovo

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