Lenovo ThinkPad T490 i7-8565U 32GB 512GB NVMe MX250 14" FHD Touch Win 11 Pro Wty

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 — 14" Touchscreen Laptop with NVIDIA MX250

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 pairs an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 with 32GB of RAM, a fast 512GB NVMe SSD, dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, and a responsive 14" Full HD touchscreen — a serious productivity machine for engineers, accountants and power users. Backed by Reboot IT's 12-month warranty.

Key Benefits

• 14" Full HD touchscreen: matte anti-glare IPS panel with 10-point touch — pinch, swipe and tap natively in Windows 11.
• Intel Core i7-8565U: 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.6 GHz turbo — handles heavy spreadsheets, Visual Studio, multi-tab Chrome and Teams calls without breaking a sweat.
• 32GB DDR4 RAM: generous memory headroom for virtual machines, large datasets and dozens of browser tabs.
• 512GB NVMe SSD: PCIe storage with self-encrypting OPAL support for fast boots and secure data at rest.
• NVIDIA GeForce MX250 dGPU: dedicated graphics for light CAD work, photo/video editing in Lightroom/Premiere, and dual external 4K monitor setups.
• Enterprise security & connectivity: dual Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, RJ45 gigabit Ethernet, fingerprint reader, IR camera with ThinkShutter, TPM 2.0 and Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0.

Performance in Use

For day-to-day office work the T490 feels effortless. Boot to Windows 11 desktop takes around 10 seconds, Outlook and Office launch instantly, and the 32GB of RAM means you can keep dozens of Edge or Chrome tabs open alongside Teams, Excel and a Power BI workbook without lag or paging to disk.

Where the T490 separates itself from cheaper laptops is the dedicated MX250 graphics. Solid for AutoCAD LT, SOLIDWORKS viewing, Adobe Lightroom catalogues, Premiere Pro 1080p timeline scrubbing and casual GPU-accelerated workloads like data-science notebooks. Two external 4K monitors plus the built-in 14" touchscreen works comfortably through the Thunderbolt 3 dock.

The 10-point touchscreen adds real value for sketching, scrolling long documents and signing forms directly on-screen. Battery life on the 50Wh internal cell is around 5–7 hours for typical office workloads (web, email, Office), and the laptop charges over USB-C PD or the included slim-tip charger. Throttling is well-managed thanks to the dual-fan ThinkPad cooling design.

Technical Specifications

Brand	Lenovo
Model	ThinkPad T490 (Type 20N2/20N3)
Processor	Intel Core i7-8565U (8th Gen, 4C/8T, 1.8 GHz base / 4.6 GHz turbo, 8MB cache)
Memory (RAM)	32GB DDR4-2400
Storage	512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (OPAL self-encrypting)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5 (dedicated) + Intel UHD 620 (integrated)
Display	14.0" Full HD (1920×1080) IPS touchscreen, anti-glare matte
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (genuine licence)
Wireless	Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (Wi-Fi 5, 2×2 MU-MIMO) + Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	2× USB-C Thunderbolt 3, 2× USB-A 3.1, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45 Gigabit, microSD, 3.5mm combo audio, Kensington lock
Camera	720p HD + IR (Windows Hello), dual array microphones, ThinkShutter privacy cover
Security	TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, IR Windows Hello, ThinkShutter
Keyboard	Spill-resistant backlit keyboard with TrackPoint and precision touchpad
Dimensions	329 × 227 × 18.9 mm, approx. 1.55 kg
Warranty	12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty (battery 30 days)

Is It Right For You?

✓ Best for Engineers, accountants, developers; users running VMs, large Excel models, Power BI; light Lightroom / Premiere / AutoCAD LT users; anyone needing a fast 14" touchscreen laptop with dGPU and dual external monitors.

✗ Not for Heavy gaming or 3D rendering (MX250 is entry-level discrete); users needing Wi-Fi 6E or Thunderbolt 4; anyone wanting a 4K or OLED display; basic web/email tasks where this is overkill.

Condition Grades

Grade	Cosmetic Description	Battery
A — Excellent	Minimal signs of use, may have very light marks only visible on close inspection. Fully tested and refurbished.	70%+ health
B — Good	Light wear consistent with prior business use — minor scuffs, marks or palm-rest shine. Fully functional, screen and keys in normal working condition.	50–70% health

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the touchscreen fully working?

Yes — the 14" FHD IPS panel is a 10-point capacitive touchscreen and is fully tested as part of the refurbishment process.

Is the Windows 11 Pro licence genuine?

Yes — every unit ships with a digitally activated genuine Windows 11 Pro licence tied to the motherboard. No product key sticker is required.

What's included in the box?

The laptop plus a compatible 65W USB-C or slim-tip power adapter. No original box, manuals or accessories.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded later?

The T490 has one SO-DIMM slot plus 16GB soldered, so the maximum is 48GB total. The M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD can be upgraded to 1TB or 2TB by removing the bottom cover.

Does the MX250 support external monitors?

Yes — combined with the Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI outputs you can run two external 4K displays at 60Hz plus the internal 14" touchscreen.

What about shipping?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Same-business-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm Melbourne time.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

Yes — 14-day change-of-mind returns are accepted on unmarked units. Standard 12-month warranty covers any hardware faults.