| Processor | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel | |
| Processor model | i5-8265U | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1528 | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Whiskey Lake | |
| Processor family | Intel Core i5 | |
| Processor frequency | 1.6 GHz | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.9 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | |
| Software | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Panel type | IPS | |
| Contrast ratio | 700:1 | |
| Display brightness | 250 cd/m? | |
| Display diagonal | 14 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Dual-screen | No | |
| HD type | Full HD | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB | |
| SSD interface | PCI Express | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 | |
| Storage media | SSD | |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB | |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) | |
| Network & Communication | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Antenna type | 2x2 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | |
| WLAN | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | 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 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Numeric keypad | No | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3287 | |
| Audio system | Dolby Advanced Audio | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | HD | |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Power | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Security | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Design | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Market positioning | Business | |
| Housing material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) | |
| Depth | 235 mm | |
| Width | 335 mm | |
| Height | 22.5 mm | |
| Weight | 1.69 kg | |
| Battery Information | Lenovo ThinkPad L490 20Q5001QCA | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 45 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | |
| Battery life | 12 h | |
