Lenovo Thinkpad T490s 8th Generation Intel Core i7 16gb Ram 512gb SSD

Operating System	Up to Windows 10 Pro
Processor	Up to 8th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7 vPro™
Display	14″ HD TN antiglare (1920 x 1080, 250 nit)* 14″ FHD IPS (1920 x 1080, 250 nit) 14″ FHD IPS Touchscreen (1920 x 1080. 300 nit) 14″ FHD IPS with PrivacyGuard (1920 x 1080, 400 nit) 14″ FHD IPS Low Power (1920 x 1080, 400 nit)* 14″ WQHD IPS with Dolby Vision^® (2560 x 1440, 500 nit, Adobe 100% color gamut)* * Not available with Healthcare Edition (HE).
Memory	Up to 48GB
Storage	Up to 1TB PCIe SSD Optional: Intel^® Optane Memory* * Not available with Healthcare Edition.
Graphics	Intel UHD 620 Optional: NVIDIA^® GeForce^® MX250* * Not available with Healthcare Edition.
Battery	Up to 6.1 hours 50Wh Rapid Charge available with 65W AC Based on testing with MobileMark 2014. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
Camera	HD 720p with ThinkShutter privacy cover Optional: Hybrid Infrared (IR) + HD with ThinkShutter
Connectivity	WWAN: Optional: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband LTE-A* WLAN: Intel^® Dual-Band Wire-less 2 x 2 AC /WiFi 6 (AX) Bluetooth^® 5.0 Optional: NFC^† * Not available with Healthcare Edition. ^†NFC is standard on the Healthcare Edition.
Security	For T490s: Fast Online Identity (FIDO) authentication capabilities dTPM 2.0 Optional: Match-on-Chip touch fingerprint reader ThinkShutter, webcam privacy cover Optional: PrivacyGuard Optional: PrivacyAlert Kensington lock slot For T490s HE: FIPS-201 Fingerprint Reader RFID Reader Optional: IR camera with Windows Hello dTPM 2.0 ThinkShutter camera cover Optional: PrivacyGuard Optional: PrivacyAlert Kensington lock slot
Audio	Dolby Audio™ Premium Dual far-field microphones
Weight	Starting at: FHD IPS / touchscreen & non-touch: 3.41lb / 1.55kg FHD low power: 3.23lb / 1.46kg FHD with PrivacyGuard: 3.67lb / 1.67kg WQHD: 3.23lb / 1.46kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	329mm x 227mm x 18.9mm / 12.95” x 8.94” x 0.74”
Keyboard	Spill resistant Bottom-load backlight with white LED lighting Lenovo Quick Clean^† (App that disengages keyboard / touchpad for up to 90 seconds) ^†Available only on Healthcare Edition.
Ports/Slots	2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) 2 x USB-C (1 Thunderbolt™ 3) MicroSD card reader Smart card reader Micro-SIM slot* Headphone / mic combo HDMI 1.4 RJ45 * Not available on Healthcare Edition.
Color	Black
AC Adapter	45W 65W (required for Rapid Charge)
Supported Docking	ThinkPad Thunderbolt Dock Gen 2 ThinkPad Basic/Pro/Ultra Dock

LENOVO THINKPAD T490s FAQ

1. How much is Lenovo T490s in Kenya?

The price of the Lenovo T490s in Kenya ranges from approximately Ksh. 47,000 to 58,000, depending on factors such as generation, speed, RAM, and storage capacity.

2. Is T490s a good laptop?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is positioned between the heavier ThinkPad T490 and the sleeker ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It offers professionals exceptional value, portability, and durability, complemented by Lenovo’s renowned ThinkPad keyboard.

3. What generation is Lenovo ThinkPad T490s?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is available from the 8th generation onwards, with each generation reflecting advancements in technology and performance.

4. What’s the difference between T490 and T490s?

Apart from the GPU, one significant performance difference between the Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and T490s lies in RAM flexibility. The T490 allows post-purchase RAM upgrades, whereas the T490s is limited to the configuration chosen at the time of purchase.

5. What comes after Lenovo T490S?

Following the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad T14s, an upper-midrange notebook available with both AMD and Intel processors. It succeeds the T490s (Intel-based) and T495s (AMD-based) models, marking a naming shift in Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup.

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Experience the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s: Your Ultimate Guide

Discover everything about the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, from its price to specs and reviews. Wondering how much the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s costs in Kenya? Or whether it’s a good laptop? We’ve got you covered.

Specifications and Features:

Dazzle yourself & others

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s with dramatic Dolby Vision® HDR technology. Available on the WQHD panel, it offers increased brightness, expanded contrast, accurate colors, and refined detail. Perfect for multimedia tasks, especially when paired with discrete graphics. Alternatively, opt for the FHD low-power display for extended battery life. Whichever you choose, enjoy the new bezel design that maximizes the display area.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s showing WQHD display with Dolby Vision alongside FHD display.

Tested for battle, built for life

Like all ThinkPads, the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s meets 12 military-grade requirements and undergoes over 200 quality checks. It’s built to withstand extreme conditions—from Arctic cold to desert heat, zero gravity to accidental spills.

Go from 0 to 80 in 60

Enjoy up to 16.1 hours of battery life* with the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s. With Rapid Charge technology, you can reach 80% battery capacity in just one hour. Perfect for staying productive during short breaks or layovers.

*All battery life claims are approximate and based on MobileMark® 2014 benchmarks. Actual performance may vary based on system configuration and usage.

* WWAN must be configured at time of purchase, as it’s not upgradeable.

Backside of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 open 80 degrees.

We’ve got your back—and your front

Keep your business data—and your privacy—safe with the T490s laptop’s comprehensive suite of ThinkShield security features. Its discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts data and works in conjunction with Windows 10 security. ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, blocks the lens to ensure that you’re only seen when you want to be. And the fingerprint reader uses biometrics to log you in with a simple touch.

We’ve got your back—and your front

Protect your business data and privacy with ThinkShield security features. The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s includes a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) for data encryption and works seamlessly with Windows 10 security. Ensure your privacy with ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, and biometric login via the fingerprint reader.

* Requires the optional IR camera.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 closeup of ThinkShutter, the privacy cover for the camera.

T490 Healthcare Edition

Designed for healthcare environments, the ThinkPad T490 Healthcare Edition (HE) features an antimicrobial surface and is engineered for frequent sanitization. It meets rigorous testing standards to withstand healthcare environments.

Seamless security for healthcare professionals

Built-in RFID reader for secure computer access, certified by Imprivata® for compatibility with major single sign-on providers. FIPS 201-compliant fingerprint reader exceeds biometric security requirements, ensuring secure electronic prescriptions.