| Processor | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | |
| Processor model | i5-8265U | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor family | 8th gen Intel Core i5 | |
| Processor frequency | 1.6 GHz | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.9 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | |
| Software | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Panel type | TN | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Contrast ratio | 500:1 | |
| Display brightness | 220 cd/m? | |
| Display diagonal | 14 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | |
| HD type | HD | |
| 3D | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| NTSC coverage | 45% | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
| Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 4 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB | |
| HDD interface | SATA III | |
| HDD size | 2.5" | |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM | |
| Storage media | HDD | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total HDDs capacity | 500 GB | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) | |
| Network & Communication | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Antenna type | 2x2 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| WLAN | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| HDMI version | 1.4b | |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Charging port type | USB Type-C | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| Docking connector | Yes | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes | |
| Input Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Keyboard backlit | No | |
| Numeric keypad | No | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3287 | |
| Audio system | Dolby Advanced Audio | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Number of microphones | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Auto focus | No | |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | HD | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter | |
| Privacy camera | Yes | |
| Power | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Security | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Design | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Brand | Lenovo | |
| Family | ThinkPad | |
| Series | L | |
| Model name | L490 | |
| Part Number | 20Q5000SAD | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Market positioning | Business | |
| Housing material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate | |
| Depth | 235 mm | |
| Width | 335 mm | |
| Height | 22.5 mm | |
| Weight | 1.69 kg | |
| Release Date | 2020-01-07 | |
| Battery Information | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5000SAD | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 45 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery life | 12 h | |
