Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTZ - German

Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"

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137 verified reviews

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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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2400RAM frequency (MHz)
Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)Processor
NoBacklit Keyboard
1.6 GHzProcessor speed (GHz)
Windows 11Maximum Os Supported
ThinkPadSeries
IPSScreen type
2018Year of Release
512SSD storage capacity (GB)

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (2018) is a durable and lightweight business laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz. Released in 2018, it remains suitable for everyday professional tasks such as document editing, web browsing, and video conferencing.

Key features:

Release Year: 2018
Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.6 GHz
Display: 14-inch Full HD screen
Build: Slim and robust chassis designed for portability
Connectivity: Includes USB-C and standard ports for versatile connections

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (2018) suits professionals and students who need a reliable laptop for daily office tasks and moderate multitasking. Its lightweight design makes it convenient for frequent travellers and those working remotely.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Light and portable design	Processor suitable for everyday tasks but not for heavy gaming or intensive software
Durable build quality	No dedicated graphics card included

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (2018) is an eco-conscious decision that extends the life of a well-built device. Each laptop undergoes thorough testing to meet Back Market's quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

RAM frequency (MHz): 2400
Processor: Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)
Backlit Keyboard: No
Processor speed (GHz): 1.6 GHz
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Series: ThinkPad
Screen type: IPS
Year of Release: 2018
SSD storage capacity (GB): 512
Memory (GB): 8 GB
Repairability Index: 4
Storage type 1: SSD
Wi-Fi: Yes
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Storage (GB): 512 GB
Bluetooth: Yes
Numeric keypad: No
HDMI port: Yes
SD Card Slot: SD
Processor generation: 8th gen
Processor cores: 4
Weight: 1700 g
Colour: Black/Grey
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Graphics card memory type: Integrated
OS: Windows 11
Screen size: 14
Ethernet: Yes
Refresh Rate: 60
Screen High Density Display: No
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Touchscreen: No
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Webcam: Yes
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTZ - German
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
USB-C port: Yes
Model: ThinkPad T490s
Brand: Lenovo
USB-A port: Yes
Jack port: Yes
Microphone: Yes
VGA port: Yes
Processor brand: Intel

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