Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T495s — Premium 14-Inch AMD Ryzen Business Laptop
The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T495s is a premium slim 14-inch business ultrabook powered by AMD’s Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U processor — offering a distinctive alternative to Intel-based business laptops with strong multi-threaded performance, integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics and excellent battery life in a chassis weighing as little as 1.25kg. Built to ThinkPad T-series standards with a carbon fibre hybrid top cover, magnesium-aluminium bottom, and MIL-STD-810G durability certification, the T495s is a machine engineered for demanding professional use. Sold by Technology Core in A-grade certified refurbished condition, with a 14-month warranty and free next-day UK delivery.
Verified Key Specifications
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, quad-core, 2.1GHz base up to 3.7GHz Turbo, 8 threads
- Display: 14.0″ FHD IPS anti-glare (1920×1080), 250 nits, 16:9
- RAM: 8GB DDR4-2400 (soldered)
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics (integrated)
- Ports: 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 1× USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, microSD card reader, headphone/mic combo jack (Ethernet via optional adapter)
- Camera: 720p HD with ThinkShutter privacy cover
- Audio: Stereo speakers 1W×2 with Dolby Audio Premium, dual far-field microphone array
- Keyboard: 6-row spill-resistant with optional LED backlight, TrackPoint and multi-touch touchpad
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2×2), Bluetooth 5.1
- Battery: 57Wh, up to 16.4 hours (MobileMark 2014), Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour
- Build: CFRP hybrid top cover, magnesium-aluminium bottom, MIL-STD-810G certified
- Weight: From 1.25kg (2.76 lbs)
- Security: TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, optional IR camera
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Condition: A-grade Certified Refurbished
- Warranty: 14 months
AMD Ryzen PRO Performance with Radeon Vega Graphics
The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T495s is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — a Zen+ quad-core processor with 8 threads, running up to 3.7GHz, paired with integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Compared to equivalent Intel Core i5 UHD 620 configurations, the Ryzen 5 PRO offers noticeably stronger integrated graphics performance — making it better suited to tasks involving video playback, light image editing, data visualisation and multi-display work. The PRO designation adds AMD’s enterprise security and manageability features, mirroring Intel’s vPro platform for business and IT-managed environments.
Exceptional Battery Life — Up to 16 Hours
The T495s’s 57Wh battery delivers exceptional real-world battery life — Lenovo rates it at up to 16.4 hours under MobileMark 2014 testing, making it one of the longest-lasting 14-inch business laptops of its generation. Rapid Charge brings the battery to 80% in approximately one hour via USB-C. For professionals who spend full days away from their desk or travel frequently, this combination of exceptional battery life and fast charging is a genuine differentiator from competitors with smaller 45Wh batteries.
Ultra-Slim Premium Build — CFRP and Magnesium-Aluminium
Lenovo built the T495s to T-series standards — the premium tier of the ThinkPad range. The top cover uses carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) hybrid material for maximum rigidity with minimal weight, while the bottom chassis uses magnesium-aluminium alloy. At just 16.1mm thin in the low-power display configuration and weighing from 1.25kg, it is among the slimmest and lightest 14-inch ThinkPads available. MIL-STD-810G certification covers 12 military durability tests including shock, vibration, extreme temperature and humidity. The ThinkShutter physical webcam cover provides an additional layer of privacy protection.
ThinkPad Keyboard and T-Series Features
The T495s inherits the ThinkPad T-series keyboard — 6-row spill-resistant with optional LED backlight, TrackPoint pointing device and a smooth Mylar touchpad. The fingerprint reader provides fast biometric login, and the optional IR camera supports Windows Hello facial authentication. Supports up to 3 independent displays via native display, HDMI and USB-C (DisplayPort), making it practical for multi-monitor desk setups.
Who Is This For?
The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T495s is an excellent choice for professionals who want AMD’s stronger integrated graphics alongside ThinkPad premium build quality; frequent travellers who need all-day-plus battery life in an ultra-slim, lightweight chassis; and business users who want a premium T-series ThinkPad at a refurbished price. For Intel-based ThinkPad alternatives, browse our full refurbished laptop range.
Our 30-Point Quality Inspection
Every laptop sold by Technology Core passes our 30-point inspection by in-house technicians. We test processor performance, RAM stability, SSD health, display quality, keyboard and trackpad function, battery capacity, all ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and overall system stability. Any component that does not meet our standards is repaired or replaced before sale.
What’s in the Box
- Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T495s
- Compatible USB-C 65W charger
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the RAM be upgraded? No — the 8GB DDR4 is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Does it have a wired Ethernet port? Not built in — the T495s uses a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 (USB-C dongle) for wired connectivity, which is not included.
What is AMD Ryzen PRO? AMD Ryzen PRO adds enterprise security features including hardware-level memory encryption, secure boot and IT manageability features for business environments.
Does it support dual external monitors? Yes — via HDMI and USB-C DisplayPort simultaneously, plus the built-in display for a three-screen setup.
Does it come with Windows 11? Yes — all Technology Core refurbished laptops are supplied with a genuine licensed copy of Windows 11.
About Technology Core
Technology Core is one of the UK’s leading certified refurbished laptop retailers based in Leicester. We offer a 14-month warranty — one of the longest in the UK refurbished market. Every unit is inspected and tested by our in-house technicians before sale. Contact us with any questions before or after purchase.
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