ThinkPad L590
2019. L Series. No longer sold by Lenovo.
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- RAM
- 64 GB, 2× SODIMM
- SSD
- 1× M.2 2242/2280, PCIe 3.0
- Screen
- 15.6" 1366×768, 1920×1080
- Ports
- 2× USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
- Battery
- 45 Wh
- Weight
- from 2.03 kg
Display
15.6", 16:9
| Resolution | Panel | Nits | Hz | Touch | Gamut | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1366×768 HD | TN | 220 | – | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1080 FHD | IPS | 250 | – | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1080 FHD | IPS | 250 | – | yes | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
Processor
- Family
- Intel Celeron or 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
- Options
- Celeron 4305U, Core i3-8145U, Core i5-8265U, Core i5-8365U, Core i7-8565U, Core i7-8665U
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Discrete graphics
- AMD Radeon 535
Memory
- Maximum
- Up to 64GB DDR4-2400
- Up to 64GB DDR4-2133
- Slots
- Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
- Type
- DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400
Storage
- Slots
- 1× M.2 2242/2280
- Maximum
- Up to two drives, 1x 2.5" HDD/SSD + 1x M.2 2242 SSD or 1x M.2 2242/2280 SSD + 1x M.2 2242 SSD • 2.5" HDD up to 2TB • 2.5" SSD up to 256GB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2242 SSD up to 256GB • Optional Intel Optane Memory, M.2
Ports
- Standard
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
- 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2)
- 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2)
- 1x HDMI 1.4b
- 1x microSD card reader
- 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Side docking connector
- Optional
- 1x Smart card reader
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
- Card reader
- microSD
- Smart card
- optional
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Realtek RTL8822BE, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2, M.2 card
- Intel Wireless-AC 9260, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
- No WLAN and Bluetooth
- WWAN
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G
- Fibocom L850-GL, 4G LTE CAT9, M.2 card
- Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card
- No support
Body
- Dimensions
- 376.5 x 254.5 x 22.95 mm
- Weight
- from 2.03 kg
- Battery
- 45 Wh
- Materials
- PC + ABS (top), PC + ABS (bottom)
- Colours
- Black
Input
- Keyboard
- 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
- Backlight
- optional
- TrackPoint and pad
- TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Camera and security
- Camera
- 720p, 720p + IR
- Fingerprint
- optional
- TPM
- Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Operating system
- Preloads
- Windows 10 Pro 64
- Windows 10 Home 64
- Ubuntu Linux
- No operating system
Source: Lenovo PSREF, product page and PDF. PSREF last changed this spec on 2022-10-18. Pulled 2026-09-20. Raw JSON for every model: /thinkpads.json.