Lenovo ThinkPad T490 in 2024: Review & Gaming Tests!
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I test run a Lenovo Thinkpad P50 Laptop
Windows 11 Pro
Intel(R) i5-8265U CPU
Intel(R) UHD 620
16GB SK Hynix DDR4 2400MHz RAM
256GB SK Hynix NVMe Solid State Drive
Comment if you need any help or have any tips to share! Let me know if you are using a similar setup.
0:00 Intro
0:14 PSA
0:31 Topics
0:40 Hardware Specs
1:21 Keyboard
1:34 Touchpad
2:00 Input/Output
2:23 Bottom Panel
2:47 Can't boot to BIOS?
3:24 Boot to BIOS
3:31 Disable battery for service
3:34 Remove bottom panel
4:08 Motherboard Tour
4:55 m.2 2242 SSD?
5:24 No m.2 2242 option?
5:55 Motherboard
6:09 Gaming Preamble
6:25 Elgato Capture Card via HDMI
6:31 Left 4 Dead 2
6:55 Tomb raider 2013
7:36 Super Meat Boy Forever
8:04 Video editing w/ DaVinci Resolve
8:12 Rendering 1080p
8:29 General Use
9:10 Use in 2024?
9:29 Bye
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@HaisteComputerRepair 3 ай бұрын
*Note that I tried installing an m.2 SATA III 2242 SSD in the WWAN port, not a 2242 NVMe SSD. Let me know if a 2242 NVMe SSD worked for you!
@purplemaddox 2 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure it would work haha, except if it's faulty...
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
@@purplemaddox Can you verify this? With experience or sources?
@cuzyy 12 күн бұрын
Sadly, the BIOS whitelist this options, so there is no way to install an SSD on the 2242 port.
@HaisteComputerRepair 12 күн бұрын
@@cuzyy :(
@2DAnimax 2 күн бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepair does T480/T580 has same issue? i mean can not install ssd on WWAN port ?
@anthonygomez7760 2 ай бұрын
I just literally buy this for this video. Awesome that someone takes the time to review laptops, not the newest available, the one that I can affort for what I need!
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@tobyhaiste1497 3 ай бұрын
Mr. Haiste, I think that you provide an invaluable, affordable service. Honesty and integrity, both traits are not as common these days. Thank you for what you do.
@HaisteComputerRepair 3 ай бұрын
Kind words, thank you!
@T3hn00bz0r Ай бұрын
Just got one of these for my dad for father's day. Appreciate the video in 2024 :)
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
You're a great son!
@kgh22 Ай бұрын
I was conflicted between getting a T480s or T490. Thank you for sharing this video, it helped lessen some of the queries I had.
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Happy it could help!
@snokz5732 21 күн бұрын
Which one is better?
@robertobertocchi6841 10 күн бұрын
Got the t490s for 115€ and refurbished from myself, best purches ever. A very good machine for the price on eBay
@seraph-m 2 ай бұрын
i'm using a T490 as my daily driver :D i've swapped out the battery, added an 8gb stick of SODIMM, swapped out the screen+cable for the IPS touchscreen variant, repasted the CPU, and changed the touchpad to that of the glass one from an older X1 Extreme generation. it came with the back panel LED, fortunately. it runs fedora linux (sway window manager) extremely well, and has held up to a lot of physical abuse and being in the environment of a mechanic shop (as a shop machine for looking at manuals, diagrams, etc). i got it for free from a friend's IT department since they were decommissioning a bunch of them. I plan to give it a larger M.2 drive in future, and maaaaybe do a little fuckery with the WWAN slot
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
Nice! Sounds like something I would do
@creatingwithcode1630 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this! How is the battery life at this stage.
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
I have had good luck with this recent batch of T490's. the batteries are good, for being used.
@Ranjan5740 2 ай бұрын
I hv T490 i7 8gen. I installed wd sn 520 nvme m.2 256 gb double cut 2230 form factor SSD in wwan slot with extender. It got recognised as data drive. Cannot use as boot drive. My main bootable SSD is crucial p3 nvme m.2 2280 of 1tb. Ram 32 gb . Pretty happy with T490
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
Interesting, so you could at least use it as extra storage. Thanks for letting us know! Maybe I will buy a 2230 NVMe just for future testing.
@sajad5855 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, but I have a question: is it useful for someone who is a beginner in programming?
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Yes I'd say so
@michaelmiddlebrooks358 Ай бұрын
Can someone test if it runs Destiny 2 and get back to me please?
@DownAvenueWay 12 күн бұрын
Can uou help me thr system that best meets my needs Play retro gaming, upto ps2 or ps1, even only as fare as Nintendo gamecube or wii will be fine. Plus others older models such as retro amiga, atari etc
@karlobrj 2 ай бұрын
Hello sir! I do have the same model of T490 i5 8th gen. Currently running windows 11 but my problem with this windows is i cannot use the camera of T490. The camera is turn on with light indicator I also slide the privacy button but the camera is still not usable. I've already tried the steps i can find here in KZfaq and community tabs to make the camera work but nothing happened. I'm considering downgrading to windows 10 pro since my initial guess is T490 is not fully optimize in windows 11. I don't know yet if that will work. So if ever you do have some steps that you can recommend to fix this issue, I appreciate it. Great video btw thanks!
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
You've tried this driver? pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t490-type-20n2-20n3/downloads/driver-list/component?name=Camera%20and%20Card%20Reader&id=B7FF933A-6722-4635-9471-39DF68737A1D
@karlobrj 2 ай бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepair yes sir, already tried updating the driver but its no use. the camera is still black and not usable.
@TNN7 17 күн бұрын
i know im late but can u try to use after effects on it because im in a low budget and want to edit videos
@HaisteComputerRepair 17 күн бұрын
I don't have these units anymore and I don't use that software. I judge it would be alright, though. What you want is at least the benefit of a 4 core 8 thread CPU. Take a look for ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 AMD with a 6 core 12 thread Ryzen 5 CPU (or Ryzen 7) as the integrated graphics are better than the Intel option.
@mdmahfujalom1191 Ай бұрын
What is different between lenovo thinkpad( T490s and T490 ) ?? Pleace expalin that .
@permanahyiamaan916 23 күн бұрын
T490 has 1 slot RAM free, but T490s RAM is soldered T490s has more slim design and lighter
@jjsigmachud9947 3 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the T490 or the T480s, both with the same specs?
@HaisteComputerRepair 3 ай бұрын
I would see which one has the best CPU/RAM/SSD/Display config and make the choice based on that. Here are specifications for reference. T480s: psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T480s/ThinkPad_T480s_Spec.PDF T490: psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T490/ThinkPad_T490_Spec.PDF
@Degurechaff. Ай бұрын
Hello i also have t490 but already had 16gb of ram and open my laptop have extra ram slot is it okay to add 8 gb? For 24gb ram
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Yep, you can do that if you like. If you can manage, running dual channel 16GB sticks (32GB) would be better. Or even 2 x 8GB (16GB). Both are better options than running a single stick of memory.
@sandrosaldanacarranza9463 Ай бұрын
Hola, quería preguntar sobre la misma laptop pero con el procesador integrado core i7 10th, crees que es buena junto con sus tarjetas de video integradas
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Yep, it's a good option. What is the price for the one you are looking at?
@sandrosaldanacarranza9463 Ай бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepairsu precio está aproximadamente 320 dólares, pero quiero saber sí me recomiendas algún modelo de laptop, necesito que tenga buen desempeño sobre todo en videojuegos 😅
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
@@sandrosaldanacarranza9463 What games are you looking to play? Look at the specs of the T490 you are looking at and then enter it here and search up games: www.pcgamebenchmark.com/
@Degurechaff. Ай бұрын
Another question what size of ssd should i get i want to upgrade it to 1tb ssd
@HaisteComputerRepair 20 күн бұрын
I would say go for whatever capacity you need :)
@jokjoan Ай бұрын
I'm currently in a pickle now choosing t580 and t590 both i5 variants around 370usd both. Which one is worth getting? My take for the t580 is the removable battery and buy extra 72wh but some says the bat life is better on t590. I just wanna know your insights on it. I won't game on the laptop.
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
I haven't actually tried a T590 out. I think it might depend on how many Wh the external battery on the T580 is and how that might compare to the 65Wh internal battery on the T590. You might very well get the same or better with a T590. Always best to manage expectations with used Li-Ion batteries, though.
@jokjoan Ай бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepair the t590 battery that is offered to me has 57wh. While the t580 has 24 72 wh combo. But based on reviews the t580 is power hungry resulting the t590 is better on endurance for a slight margin. Since u got t580, what's your opinion on the battery life?
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
@@jokjoan I don't actually use a T580, I have only sold them and filmed a video review. I can't really speak to use as a daily driver. Perhaps the T590 improvement (or why it exists as near identical to the T580) is that very reason of lower power draw. I couldn't really say. Let me know what you end up getting.
@gammyalade9896 3 ай бұрын
Just got the T490s i7 8665u for $250. Haven't used it much tho, but so far so good 👍🏿.
@HaisteComputerRepair 3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@creatingwithcode1630 2 ай бұрын
Same. Just picked one up with same specs for $250 to put Linux Fedora Workstation on. It performs great!
@insomniarafa1144 Ай бұрын
Is it possible to play Resident Evil 4 Remake on this laptop?
@insomniarafa1144 Ай бұрын
Please, comment my comment😢
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Take a look at the hardware specs on the T490 you are looking at and enter them here to see if it can run: pcgamebenchmark.com
@KingO-wp1sf 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review but can it play Fortnite and other high end games
@HaisteComputerRepair 18 күн бұрын
Not super well without lowering resolution and in game settings. Look for a T14 AMD CPU version. I just did a video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJahoMmEns_TdWw.htmlsi=mkJJjDuY2FDZAm7X
@Degurechaff. Ай бұрын
What size of m.2 ssd should i get? 2242 2260 2280 Please answer ❤
@HaisteComputerRepair Ай бұрын
Full size 2280 is fine.
@olveramelinda 27 күн бұрын
audio ?
@HaisteComputerRepair 27 күн бұрын
Yes?
@thekaran7683 6 күн бұрын
pls make a t480s in 2024
@HaisteComputerRepair 5 күн бұрын
I did :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pd9ygqpmyrPHm3U.htmlsi=12bpCTG4oPBCteH6
@Nixkyt 2 ай бұрын
No way I have the same exact on and mines struggling to reach 40fps on Roblox with all graphics to low and I optimized it, I tried numerous ways like wiping the laptop itself but nothing worked(also the screen is broken so I use a external monitor) any reason why I’m experiencing this issue?(specs are 16gigs of ram and intel hd 620 graphics, I would appreciate it if you help me out here.
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
Do you have an SSD or HDD installed?
@Nixkyt 2 ай бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepair thank you for responding, I currently have a ssd installed
@HaisteComputerRepair 2 ай бұрын
@@NixkytRoblox should be fine. I don't play it, but plenty of kids I work around do with lesser hardware. Can you verify that there are not software/apps running in the background while you try to play? Lots of tabs open in web browser, antivirus software, anything else that could take up system resources.
@Nixkyt 2 ай бұрын
@@HaisteComputerRepair the only background apps I have is the ones that actually optimizes Roblox, and I wiped this laptop recently so there should be no antivirus softwares or anything like that, I’m just confused cus my laptaop is decently speced for what it is.
@Nixkyt 2 ай бұрын
I also changed all power plan settings to make the computer run at its best
@XhannelHandle 3 ай бұрын
Gta 5?????
@HaisteComputerRepair 3 ай бұрын
Check out my T480 review, it has the same integrated graphics and I tested GTA V: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h89_gqyqmL_DaIk.html&ab_channel=HaisteComputerRepair
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