Lenovo ThinkPad T490s

The ThinkPad T490s is a perfect laptop for businesses or anyone who wants a bright screen while working exclusively on spreadsheets or other office software. It ultimately lacks the power, performance or audio for much else.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 1

Product details

  • Certified Refurbished product has been tested and certified by the manufacturer or by a third-party refurbisher to look and work like new, with limited to no signs of wear. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, inspection, reconditioning and repackaging. The product ships with relevant accessories, a 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic white or brown box. Accessories may be generic and not directly from the manufacturer.

PROS

+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Bright screen
+ Strong battery life
+ Lots of ports

CONS

- Average performance
- Quiet audio
- High price

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 13, 2019
The ThinkPad T490s is a perfect laptop for businesses or anyone who wants a bright screen while working exclusively on spreadsheets or other office software. It ultimately lacks the power, performance or audio for much else.
70
By PCMag on August 19, 2019
Among Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPads, the slim T490s is a better bet than the bulkier T490 model, but the premiere X1 Carbon remains tempting, if not for the reason you might expect.
80
By TrustedReviews on September 04, 2019
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s means business. Look beyond the defiantly anachronistic stylings and you'll find a solid, reliable machine with security features beyond those of most other consumer-grade devices.
80