Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2018) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - Swedish

Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14"

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5 verified reviews

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Appearance
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.3/5
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 i5-8265U - 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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60Refresh Rate
YesUSB-A port
NoVGA port
720PFront Camera Definition
Dolby AudioSpeakers Technology
Integrated GraphicsGraphic card
Windows 11OS
2400RAM frequency (MHz)
YesEthernet

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 suitable for everyday productivity tasks and professional use.

Key features:

Release Year: 2018
Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.6 GHz
Display: 14-inch Full HD display
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 laptop for office work, web browsing, and multitasking. Its lightweight design makes it convenient for frequent travellers and those working remotely.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Lightweight and portable design	Processor speed suitable for everyday tasks but not intensive applications
Durable build quality typical of ThinkPad series	Integrated graphics limit suitability for gaming or heavy graphic work

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490s supports a more sustainable approach by extending the device's life. Each pre-owned device is carefully tested and restored to meet quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Refresh Rate: 60
USB-A port: Yes
VGA port: No
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
OS: Windows 11
RAM frequency (MHz): 2400
Ethernet: Yes
Processor brand: Intel
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Series: ThinkPad
Processor speed (GHz): 1.6 GHz
Webcam: Yes
Screen size: 14
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Colour: Black/Grey
Microphone: Yes
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Processor: Core i5 - Gen 8 (U)
Year of Release: 2018
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Jack port: Yes
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - Swedish
HDMI port: Yes
Touchscreen: No
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
Model: ThinkPad T490s
Screen type: IPS
Storage type 1: SSD
SSD storage capacity (GB): 256
Processor generation: 8th gen
Weight: 1490 g
USB-C port: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Memory (GB): 8 GB
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Brand: Lenovo
Screen High Density Display: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Processor cores: 4
Resolution: 1920 x 1080

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Ruth T.

Godslight uchey E.

Richard B.

Sarah C.

Stephen M.

Sean R.

Matt H.

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

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