Items
All guaranteed 100% functional
Power adapter + cable
Refurbished price:€275.00
€799.00 newVersus €799.00 new
Appearance
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.3/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Shipping
4.5/5
Reviewed 13/01/2025, Ireland. 
Best buy in my whole life. Price was a fraction compared to new one, but most importantly, it looks, works and feels like a brand new one. there is not a single scratch, not even around usb or any other ports. First bought second hand one from Amazon, 6 keys on the keyboard didn't work and HDMI port also. sent it back and still waiting for refund. I'm regretting not finding Back Market 1st. If my next purchase will also be that good, I'll praise Back Market even more... And by the way, shipping from Denmark to Ireland, right after new year in 3 days, that was really appreciated after Amazon Christmas experience...👍
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Condition
Excellent
Purchased
30/12/2024
Reviewed 26/04/2026, Ireland.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Purchased
14/04/2026
Reviewed 19/09/2026, France. 
Great purchase. Conforms to the description. Very satisfied with my purchase.
Translated from French
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i7 1.9 GHz - SSD 512 Go - 16 Go AZERTY - Français
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i7 1.9 GHz - SSD 512 Go - 16 Go AZERTY - Français
Condition
Excellent
Purchased
19/08/2026
Reviewed 29/04/2026, United Kingdom. 
Very pleased with my refurbished ThinkPad. It arrived super quickly (next day) and in good working order. Condition is great, does not look/feel like brand new but better than 'fair'. It's a 'proper' laptop and doesn't feel super fancy or modern but does the job for what I need at a great price.
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Purchased
12/04/2026
Reviewed 12/04/2026, France.
Pleasantly surprised by the almost new condition of the computer, computer ready to work I am delighted.
Translated from French
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i5 1.6 GHz - SSD 256 Go - 8 Go AZERTY - Français
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i5 1.6 GHz - SSD 256 Go - 8 Go AZERTY - Français
Condition
Good
Purchased
31/03/2026
Reviewed 30/01/2026, Italy. 
It has been about two weeks since its arrival and overall it seems to be doing its job. I had selected 'very good' condition and actually found some worn edges with no polish. The battery also seems to occasionally drain faster than a new one, but the PC is running smoothly apart from that.
Translated from Italian
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i7 1.9 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 16GB QWERTY - Inglese
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i7 1.9 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 16GB QWERTY - Inglese
Condition
Good
Purchased
02/01/2026
Reviewed 10/03/2026, France.
I received the device in perfect condition, in impeccable protective packaging. The battery lasts for several hours of intensive office use (teams, video, Excel, Internet browsing). For relaxation, Dwarffortress also works very well :) I'm delighted with my first Backmarket purchase!
Translated from French
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i5 1.6 GHz - SSD 512 Go - 16 Go AZERTY - Français
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s 14" Core i5 1.6 GHz - SSD 512 Go - 16 Go AZERTY - Français
Condition
Excellent
Purchased
23/02/2026
8 GBMemory (GB)
LenovoBrand
720PFront Camera Definition
NoScreen High Density Display
ThinkPadSeries
YesWebcam
Black/GreyColour
NoUSB-C port
14Screen size
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is a durable and slim 14-inch laptop released in 2018. It features an Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz, making it suitable for everyday professional and personal tasks. The ThinkPad T490s is known for its solid build quality and practical design, continuing Lenovo’s reputation for reliable business laptops.
Key features:
Release Year: 2018
Display: 14-inch screen size
Processor: Intel Core i5 at 1.6 GHz
Build: Slim and lightweight chassis designed for portability
Connectivity: Includes USB-C and other standard ports
Who is this for?
The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s suits professionals and students who need a reliable laptop for office tasks, web browsing, and light multitasking. Its slim design makes it a good choice for users who travel frequently or work in different locations. Compared to bulkier business models, the T490s offers a balance of portability and performance.
Pros & Cons:
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Slim and lightweight design | Processor speed suitable for general use but not intensive tasks |
Durable build quality typical of ThinkPad series | Display resolution and features may not match newer models |
Why refurbished?
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