Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"QWERTY - English • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)

Name: Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Brand: Lenovo
Price: 208.00 GBP
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Rating: 4.25 (101 reviews)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"QWERTY - English • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)

(101 reviews)

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101 verified reviews

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Appearance
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.2/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Shipping
4.4/5

Reviews

Ruth T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 29/04/2026, United Kingdom.
Very pleased with my refurbished ThinkPad. It arrived super quickly (next day) and in good working order. Condition is great, does not look/feel like brand new but better than 'fair'. It's a 'proper' laptop and doesn't feel super fancy or modern but does the job for what I need at a great price.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
12/04/2026
Godslight uchey E.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 06/12/2025, United Kingdom.
Only used for a couple of days, System exceeded expectation, as sweet as New, They wrote Touch Screen “No” on arrival Touchscreen was a “Yes”, Face ID, extremely Flat device, Fingerprint sensor, Type C. Will definitely be relevant in 2030. It only arrived 2 days from the specified day of delivery which wasn’t a big issue, good packaging. Seller did a great job!
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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
02/12/2025
Richard B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 23/11/2025, United Kingdom.
I purchased the ThinkPad T490s. It is in excellent condition like stated. Everything works well, touchscreen etc. Well worth it.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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
08/11/2025
Sarah C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 07/12/2025, United Kingdom.
Brilliant bought for my daughter (15) and she hasn’t stopped using it ….. in fact she’s telling me she’s got homework rather than the other way round and showing me all the stuff she can do on it
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
28/11/2025
Stephen M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 04/06/2024, United Kingdom.
Back Market is the best, I am grateful and enjoying my new laptop. I recommend you who is read this to try back market.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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
01/06/2024
Matt H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/11/2025, United Kingdom.
It doesn't work! I have tried to contact support but they are not answering
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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
26/11/2025
Andrew J.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/11/2025, United Kingdom.
I have just started using it I will give more review over time
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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
20/11/2025

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"

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1920 x 1080Resolution
NoTouchscreen
720PFront Camera Definition
ThinkPad T490sModel
NoScreen High Density Display
14Screen size
Black/GreyColour
SDSD Card Slot
250 NitsScreen Brightness

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) is a durable and lightweight business laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz. Released in 2018, it remains a practical choice for everyday office tasks and professional use.

Key features:

Release Year: 2018
Processor: Intel Core i5 at 1.6 GHz
Display: 14-inch Full HD screen
Build: Slim and lightweight chassis designed for portability
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is well suited for professionals and students who need a reliable and portable laptop for tasks such as document editing, web browsing, and video conferencing. Its solid build and practical features make it a good companion for office work and frequent travel.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Lightweight and portable design	Processor speed suitable for everyday tasks but not high-end gaming or heavy video editing
Durable build quality typical of ThinkPad series	Integrated graphics limit performance for graphic-intensive applications

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490s supports a more sustainable approach by extending the life of quality devices. Each laptop is carefully inspected and tested to meet Back Market's standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Touchscreen: No
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Model: ThinkPad T490s
Screen High Density Display: No
Screen size: 14
Colour: Black/Grey
SD Card Slot: SD
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
SSD storage capacity (GB): 256
Graphics card memory size (GB): Integrated GPU
RAM frequency (MHz): 2400
Wi-Fi: Yes
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Series: ThinkPad
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Numeric keypad: Yes
Graphics card memory type: Integrated
Processor speed (GHz): 1.6 GHz
USB-A port: Yes
Year of Release: 2018
Processor: Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Storage type 1: SSD
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Memory (GB): 8 GB
VGA port: No
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Refresh Rate: 60
USB-C port: Yes
Webcam: Yes
Processor generation: 8th gen
Microphone: Yes
Screen type: LED
HDMI port: Yes
Processor cores: 4
Weight: 1270 g
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Jack port: Yes
Ethernet: Yes
Processor brand: Intel
Bluetooth: Yes
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Backlit Keyboard: No
OS: Windows 11
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Brand: Lenovo
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers

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