Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"QWERTY - English • 256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"QWERTY - English • 256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)

(96 reviews)

£624.00

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Appearance
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.3/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Shipping
4.4/5

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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 i5-8265U - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5-8265U - 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 i5-8265U - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5-8265U - 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 i5-8265U - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5-8265U - 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
Sean R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 13/10/2025, United Kingdom.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - 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
25/09/2025
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

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

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1550 gWeight
YesMicrophone
2019Year of Release
60Refresh Rate
LenovoBrand
NoTouchscreen
16 GBMemory (GB)
Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)Processor
YesWebcam

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) is a durable and lightweight laptop designed for business users and professionals. Featuring an Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz, this model was released in 2019 and remains suitable for everyday work tasks such as document editing, web browsing, and video conferencing.

Key features:

Release Year: 2019
Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.6 GHz
Display: 14-inch Full HD display
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is well-suited for professionals and students who need a reliable and portable laptop for everyday productivity. It offers a balance of performance and portability, making it a good choice for office work, remote learning, and travel. Compared to bulkier models, its slim design is easier to carry without compromising on essential features.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Light and slim design suitable for mobile use	Processor speed is oriented towards everyday tasks rather than heavy multitasking
Durable build quality typical of ThinkPad series	Integrated graphics limit suitability for gaming or graphic-intensive work

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490s helps reduce electronic waste and supports sustainable consumption. Each device undergoes thorough testing and quality checks to ensure reliability and functionality. Learn more about our quality standards.

Weight: 1550 g
Microphone: Yes
Year of Release: 2019
Refresh Rate: 60
Brand: Lenovo
Touchscreen: No
Memory (GB): 16 GB
Processor: Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)
Webcam: Yes
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Processor brand: Intel
Wi-Fi: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Colour: Black/Grey
Processor generation: 8th gen
Screen High Density Display: No
Storage type 1: SSD
Screen size: 14
Bluetooth: Yes
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Front Camera Definition: 720P
SSD storage capacity (GB): 256
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Processor speed (GHz): 1.6 GHz
RAM frequency (MHz): 2400
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Model: ThinkPad T490s
Screen type: IPS
OS: Windows 11
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Series: ThinkPad
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Ethernet: Yes
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Processor cores: 4

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