Lenovo ThinkPad L490 14″
$249.00
The Lenovo ThinkPad L490 is a durable, enterprise-grade 14-inch business laptop powered by Intel’s 8th Generation Core i5-8365U vPro quad-core processor, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620, 8GB of DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 64GB via dual SO-DIMM slots), and a fast 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. It features a sharp 14.0-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS anti-glare display with wide viewing angles and clear outdoor visibility. Built into a military-tested MIL-STD-810G glass-fiber reinforced chassis in classic ThinkPad Matte Black, it offers exceptional reliability alongside Lenovo’s legendary spill-resistant keyboard and red TrackPoint pointing stick.
Equipped with dual USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, dual USB 3.1 Type-A ports, an HDMI video output, a microSD card reader, a native RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a side mechanical dock connector, it provides seamless desktop expansion. Security is anchored by discrete TPM 2.0, Intel vPro manageability, and an HD webcam equipped with a physical ThinkShutter privacy slider. Powered by a 45Wh battery supporting 65W USB-C Rapid Charge (80% in 1 hour), this Canadian retail model delivers all-day productivity on Windows 10.
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CPU
Intel Core i5-8365U (Whiskey Lake)
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Cores / Threads
4-core / 8-thread
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Base / Boost Clock
1.60 GHz base / up to 4.10 GHz boost
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Cache
6 MB Intel Smart Cache
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Process Node
14 nm
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TDP
15W configurable TDP
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Processor Features
Intel vPro Technology, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel Hyper-Threading
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Integrated GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620
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Execution Units
24 EUs (192 shader processors)
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GPU Clock
300 MHz base / up to 1100 MHz max dynamic
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Video Memory
Shared system memory (no dedicated VRAM)
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Screen Size
14.0-inch (diagonal)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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Technology
IPS, Anti-Glare Matte Display, LED Backlit
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Brightness
250 nits typ brightness
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Color Gamut
45% NTSC color gamut
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
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Touchscreen
No
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Ambient Light Sensor
No
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RAM
8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (1x 8GB)
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Max RAM
64 GB (2x SO-DIMM slots)
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Storage
256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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Optical Drive
None
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USB Type-A
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (1 Always On)
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USB Type-C
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (Power Delivery & DisplayPort)
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Video Output
1x HDMI 1.4b
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LAN
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
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Audio Jack
1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
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Card Reader
MicroSD Card Reader
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Docking
Side Mechanical Docking Port + USB-C Docking
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Smart Card Reader
Optional / Model dependent
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Wi-Fi
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 (802.11ac 2×2)
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
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NFC
Optional / Model dependent
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WWAN
Upgradable (4G LTE optional via M.2 slot)
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| Keyboard & Input | |||
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Keyboard
Ergonomic Spill-Resistant Precision Keyboard with TrackPoint
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Touchpad
Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint pointing device
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Webcam
HD 720p Webcam with ThinkShutter Privacy Cover
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Fingerprint Reader
Match-on-Chip Touch Fingerprint Reader (select models)
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Security Features
Discrete TPM 2.0 security chip, ThinkShutter webcam privacy shutter, Kensington security lock slot, Intel vPro platform security, Power-on / Hard disk password protection
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Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit (Upgradable to Windows 11)
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Manageability
Lenovo Vantage, Intel vPro Management
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| Physical Specifications | |||
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Dimensions (WxDxH, mm)
335 x 235 x 22.5
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Weight
Starting at 1.69 kg (3.72 lbs)
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Colour
Matte Black
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Build
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP); MIL-STD-810G military-grade tested
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| Battery & Power | |||
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Battery Capacity
45 Whr, 3-cell Li-ion
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Battery Life
Up to 12 hours
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Removable Battery
No — internal, non-user-replaceable
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AC Adapter
USB-C AC adapter (included)
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| Warranty | |||
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Warranty Period
90 Days
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