UAE Price
AED 1,199
India Price
₹30,990
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Laptop · Lenovo · 2019
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s-20NYS02A00 (ThinkPad T490s Series) 512GB / 16GB is Lenovo's 2019 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 16.1 x 329 x 225.8 ( = 0.63 x 12.95 x 8.89 in) display, the Intel Core i5-8265U 4c/8t 4 x 1.6 - 3.9 GHz, Whiskey Lake-U chipset. At AED 1,199 in the UAE and ₹30,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The ThinkPad T490s excels with its Intel Core i5-8265U’s eight threads and 16GB soldered DDR4-2400 RAM, enabling smooth multitasking across office apps and light development work. Its 57Wh battery delivers up to 10 hours of real-world use, outlasting most 2019 ultrabooks. The Thunderbolt 3 and dual DisplayPort outputs support triple-monitor setups, ideal for data analysts or remote IT admins needing port versatility. The fingerprint reader and SmartCard slot enhance enterprise security. Weakness: Intel UHD 620 graphics lack dedicated VRAM, making video editing or gaming unworkable, and the 512GB NVMe SSD lacks PCIe Gen3 speeds, slowing large file transfers. Thermals throttle under sustained load. In UAE at AED 1199, it’s good value because enterprise-grade durability and ports justify the price for business users replacing aging models. In India at ₹30990, it’s overpriced—similar Ryzen 5 laptops with faster SSDs and better displays exist for under ₹35000.
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| Battery | 57 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: HD |
| Connections | 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: microSD UHS-II, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 16.1 x 329 x 225.8 ( = 0.63 x 12.95 x 8.89 in) |
| Weight | 1.27 kg ( = 44.8 oz / 2.8 pounds), Power Supply: 336 g ( = 11.85 oz / 0.74 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, B140HAN05.7, IPS, glossy: no |
| Graphics adapter | Intel UHD Graphics 620, Core: 1100 MHz, RAM: 1200 MHz |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, soldered |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake-U PCH-LP Premium |
| Soundcard | Intel Cannon Lake-LP - cAVS |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo (2x1W), Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65W USB-C-PSU, 36 Months Warranty |
| Links | Lenovo homepageLenovo notebook section |
| Price | 1259 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8265U 4c/8t 4 x 1.6 - 3.9 GHz, Whiskey Lake-U |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ThinkPad T490s.
It remains a worthwhile buy in 2026 for professionals seeking durable, business-grade performance at a low cost. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD ensure smooth multitasking and fast storage, making it ideal for office work and light creative tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s-20NYS02A00 is priced at AED 1199 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and select online marketplaces.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s-20NYS02A00 is priced at ₹30990 in India. It can be found on major e-commerce platforms and authorized Lenovo dealers.
The camera delivers 720p HD video with decent clarity for video calls in well-lit environments. It performs adequately for remote work but lacks advanced features like low-light optimization.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours under typical office usage conditions. It supports fast charging, providing a 60% charge in just one hour.
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