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ThinkPad T480 vs T490: a used-laptop buying comparison
Compare T480 and T490 CPU variants, memory layout, screen, battery and individual-device cost without invented price rankings.
Technical comparison
| Property | Lenovo ThinkPad T480 | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 14″ | 14″ |
| Mapped family weight* | 1.58 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Family maximum RAM* | 32 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory layout | Replaceable SO-DIMM modules | Soldered memory + slot |
| CPUs included in our catalogue | Intel Core i5-7300U, Intel Core i5-8250U, Intel Core i5-8350U, Intel Core i5-7200U, Intel Core i3-8130U, Intel Core i7-8550U, Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel Core i5-8265U, Intel Core i5-8365U, Intel Core i7-8565U, Intel Core i5-10210U, Intel Core i7-8665U, Intel Core i7-10510U, Intel Core i7-10710U |
* Weight and memory limits depend on configuration. Family values do not confirm the offered unit’s parameters, and our catalogue may not include every OEM variant.
What changes the decision?
Lenovo documents two SO-DIMM sockets for T480. T490 combines soldered memory with one slot; its documented 40 or 48 GB limit depends on the memory fitted to the board. The family maximum is not the limit of every unit.
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Record exact CPU, RAM, SSD, display, battery condition, delivered price and required accessories. A generation difference is not a measured performance advantage or battery-life guarantee. Ask the seller about unknown details before deciding.
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