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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T490

    13.25 in
    0.79 in
    Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Laptop
    Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      12.95 in
      0.7 in
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Laptop
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      10
      4.4 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
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      1 stars
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      Read editorial reviews
      11
      4.2 out of 5
      10 user ratings
      5 stars
      		40 %
      4 stars
      		60 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
      422
      3.3 out of 5
      422 user ratings
      5 stars
      		14 %
      4 stars
      		20 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      170
      3.3 out of 5
      170 user ratings
      5 stars
      		13 %
      4 stars
      		23 %
      3 stars
      		47 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Resolution1920 x 1080|2560 x 14401920 x 1080|2560 x 1440
      Aspect ratio16:916:9
      Screen size14.0 in14.0 in
      WidescreenYesYes
      Panel typeIPSIPS
      Brightness
      • 250
      • 300
      • 400
      • 500
      Touchscreennono
      LED backlightyesyes
      LCD backlight technologyLED backlightLED backlight

      Audio properties

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Speakersyesyes
      CodecRealtek ALC3287Realtek ALC3287

      Video

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Graphics processor
      • Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
      Video memory size
      • 2 GB
      • None
      		2 GB
      Video memory type
      • GDDR5 SDRAM
      • None
      		GDDR5 SDRAM

      Processor

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      CPU model
      • Intel Core i5 8250U
      • Intel Core i7 8550U
      • Intel Core i5 8265U
      • Intel Core i7 8565U
      Clock speed2400.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
      Number of coresQuad-CoreQuad-Core
      64-bit computingyesyes
      Cache
      • 6 MB
      • 8 MB
      • 6 MB
      • 8 MB

      Memory

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      RAM size
      • 16 GB
      • 32 GB
      • 8 GB
      • 16 GB
      • 8 GB
      TechnologyDDR4 SDRAMDDR4 SDRAM
      Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pinSO-DIMM 260-pin
      Clock speed2400.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
      Max RAM supported32 GB40 GB
      Memory slots21

      Input

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Input methodThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
      Fingerprint readeryesyes
      Numeric keypadnono
      Keyboard backlightyesyes
      Security
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Smart card reader
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Smart card reader

      Network

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11ac
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11ac
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11a
      • Wi-Fi 5
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • Wi-Fi 4
      • 802.11ac
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.15.0
      Antenna type2x22x2
      InterfaceGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
      Ethernet LAN data rates
      • 10
      • 100
      • 1000
      • 10
      • 100
      • 1000

      Dimensions

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Height0.79 in
      • 17.9
      • 18.9
      Weight
      • 1650.0
      • 1670.0
      • 1460.0
      • 1610.0
      Width13.25 in12.95 in
      Depth9.15 in8.94 in

      Design

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Housing material
      • Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
      • Polyphenylene sulfide
      • Glass fiber
      • Polyphenylene sulfide
      • Polyamide

      Camera

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Built in camerayesyes
      Camera resolutionHDHD

      Connectivity

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Ethernet LANyesyes
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity11
      HDMI ports quantity11
      HDMI version1.4b1.4b

      Power

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Battery capacity24.0 Wh50.0 Wh
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Storage

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Main storage
      • 256 GB SSD
      • 512 GB SSD
      • 1 TB SSD
      • 256 GB SSD
      • 512 GB SSD
      Storage type
      • M.2 2280 PCIE NVMe
      • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
      • M.2 PCIe NVMe
      		M.2 PCIe NVMe
      Integrated card readeryesyes
      Compatible memory cards
      • MMC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      MicroSD
      Optical drive typeNoneNone

      Certifications

      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Lenovo ThinkPad T490Lenovo ThinkPad T490
      Energy Staryesyes
      EPEAT compliance (Certificates)EPEAT GoldEPEAT Silver

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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