Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)

(81 reviews)

$234

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"256 GB • RAM 16GB • Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)

(81 reviews)

$234

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Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

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81 verified reviews

Rating details

Shipping
4.7/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Overall performance
4.4/5
Appearance
4.7/5

Reviews

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
Purchased
11/26/25
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 RefurbLane.
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
Purchased
3/22/26
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
Purchased
12/25/25
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
Purchased
1/22/26
Kaytlynn M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 9/18/26, United States.
Laptop took over a week to actually ship after the label was created, which would have been fine if not for the fact I was on a time crunch due to travel and had paid for expedited shipping (which I do know refers to the Fedex ship time and not the processing time). This specific issue was resolved thanks to RefurbLane's customer service team. However, the main issue was the state the laptop arrived in. While physically in good condition, the laptop was a mess once I booted it up. It turns out, they hadn't finished updating & hard resetting it before shipping it. There were a few updates even completed the day it was actually shipped out. Thankfully, it's not difficult to do a hard reset yourself, however when I attempted to do so, I was told the recovery environment was not found. I then had to spend my afternoon fixing this issue, including multiple full windows 11 downloads and updates, the touchpad randomly not working because of these updates, and many restarts. There is also a strange dead spot in the middle of the screen that is not quite a dead pixel. On top of this, the power cord provided was damaged and the prongs were bent. The laptop would not consistently charge, resulting in me needing to purchase a new charger. This was unfortunately an extremely inconvenient process from start to finish. The QC was extremely poor. If they were going to take a week to actually ship it out, it could at least have been ready out of the box.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch (2019) - Core i7 - Gen 8 (U) - 16 GB - SSD 256 GB
Condition
Excellent
Purchased
9/8/26
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
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! RefurbLane 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
Purchased
4/3/26

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14"

Durability
Overall performance
Screen quality
Audiovisual

YesEthernet
Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)Processor
Dolby AudioSpeakers Technology
Integrated GraphicsGraphic Card Type
SSDStorage Type 1
Black/GrayColor
1.9 GHzProcessor speed (GHz)
NoTouchscreen
YesJack Port

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is a reliable business laptop featuring a 14-inch display and powered by an Intel Core i7 processor running at 1.9 GHz. Released in 2019, it remains suitable for everyday professional tasks and multitasking needs.

Key features:

Release Year: 2019
Display: 14-inch screen
Processor: Intel Core i7 at 1.9 GHz
Build: Durable chassis designed for business use
Connectivity: Standard ports including USB and HDMI

Who is this for?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is ideal for professionals and students who need a dependable laptop for office work, web browsing, and multitasking. Its robust build and solid performance make it well suited for business environments and remote work setups.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Solid build quality suitable for daily business use	Processor speed suitable for general tasks but not optimized for heavy gaming or intensive video editing
Compact 14-inch form factor for portability	Display resolution and quality may vary by configuration

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (2019) is an eco-conscious choice that extends the life of quality technology. Each device is carefully inspected and tested by RefurbLane to meet strict quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Ethernet: Yes
Processor: Core i7 - Gen 8 (U)
Speakers Technology: Dolby Audio
Graphic Card Type: Integrated Graphics
Storage Type 1: SSD
Color: Black/Gray
Processor speed (GHz): 1.9 GHz
Touchscreen: No
Jack Port: Yes
Processor brand: Intel
USB-C Port: Yes
HDMI Port: Yes
Last Os Compatibility: Yes
Microphone: Yes
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Screen Adaptative Color: No
Processor generation: 8th gen
Release Year: 2019
SSD Storage Capacity (GB): 256
Weight: 54 oz
Maximum Os Supported: Windows 11
OS: Windows 11
Screen size: 14
USB-A Port: Yes
Laptop Model: ThinkPad T490
Wifi: Yes
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Brand: Lenovo
Screen High Density Display: No
Webcam: Yes
Refresh Rate: 60
Processor Core: 4
Screen Brightness: 250 Nits
Front Camera Definition: 720P
Graphic card: Integrated Graphics
Screen type: IPS
Storage (GB): 256 GB
VGA Port: No
Graphic Card Brand: Integrated
Memory (GB): 16 GB
RAM Frequence (MHz): 2400
Bluetooth: Yes
Speakers Number: 2 Speakers
Series: ThinkPad

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