Lenovo ThinkPad T495s

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 strong multi-threaded performance, integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics and exceptional 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. Sold by Primo Technology in certified refurbished condition, graded Good or Excellent (select your grade above), with a 14-month warranty and free next-day UK delivery.

Verified Key Specifications

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, quad-core, up to 3.7GHz
• Display: 14.0″ Full HD (1920×1080)
• Keyboard: English QWERTY
• RAM: 8GB DDR4 (soldered)
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB SSD
• Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 (integrated)
• Ports: 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, HDMI 2.0, headphone jack, side docking connector
• Camera: 720p HD
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
• Battery: 57Wh, Rapid Charge to 80% in approximately 1 hour via USB-C
• Build: Carbon fibre reinforced plastic top, magnesium-aluminium bottom, MIL-STD-810G certified
• Weight: From 1.25kg
• Security: AMD PRO security features — hardware-level memory encryption, secure boot, IT manageability
• Operating System: Windows 11
• 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 running up to 3.7GHz with integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Compared to equivalent Intel Core i5 configurations, the Ryzen 5 PRO offers stronger integrated graphics performance for video playback, light image editing and multi-display work. Choose the 128GB SSD for straightforward everyday use, or step up to 256GB if you need more local storage for files, applications and documents. The PRO designation adds AMD’s enterprise security and manageability features for business and IT-managed environments.

Long Battery Life and Fast Charging

The T495s’s 57Wh integrated battery delivers exceptional real-world runtime for a slim 14-inch business laptop, letting professionals get through a full working day without reaching for a charger. Rapid Charge brings the battery to 80% in approximately one hour via the USB-C port using a compatible 65W adapter, which is useful for topping up quickly between meetings or during a short break at a café or client site.

Ultra-Slim Premium Build

Lenovo built the T495s to T-series standards — the top cover uses carbon fibre reinforced plastic hybrid material and the bottom chassis uses magnesium-aluminium alloy. At just 16.1mm thin and weighing from 1.25kg, it is among the slimmest and lightest 14-inch ThinkPads available, and the chassis is MIL-STD-810G certified for durability against drops, vibration, dust and temperature extremes.

Ports and Connectivity

The T495s keeps a practical set of ports for a slim business ultrabook: two USB-A ports for a mouse, keyboard or USB drive, and two USB-C ports supporting data, charging and external display output via HDMI and USB-C DisplayPort simultaneously, plus the built-in display for a three-screen setup. The side docking connector supports a compatible ThinkPad dock for buyers who want a permanent single-cable desk setup. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 round out wireless connectivity for browsing, streaming and pairing accessories such as headphones or a wireless mouse.

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 battery life in an ultra-slim chassis, and business users who want a premium T-series ThinkPad at a refurbished price.

Not ideal for: gaming or 3D design work. For business, study and travel, the ThinkPad T495s is a strong fit.

Typical Use Cases

This configuration suits business professionals who travel frequently and want a genuinely slim, lightweight laptop with all-day battery life, IT-managed environments that benefit from AMD PRO’s enterprise security and manageability features, and hybrid workers who dock at a desk via the side docking connector and work mobile the rest of the time. The stronger integrated Radeon Vega graphics also suit buyers who occasionally do light photo editing or multi-display work alongside everyday office tasks.

Refurbished vs New at This Price Point

Lenovo has moved on to newer ThinkPad T-series generations, and the T495s is no longer sold new — there is no genuine current equivalent to compare directly. Why pay £££ for new? A current entry-level premium business ultrabook with a comparable slim chassis and all-day battery life costs substantially more than this certified refurbished unit. Buying refurbished from Primo Technology gets you genuine ThinkPad T-series build quality, tested and warrantied, at a fraction of any current equivalent’s price.

Our 30-Point Quality Inspection, Warranty and Returns

Every laptop sold by Primo Technology 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. Every unit is backed by a 14-month warranty, and if anything isn’t right, our refund policy covers you.

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 after purchase, so choose the storage configuration that best matches your needs at checkout.

Does it have a wired Ethernet port? Not built in — wired connectivity requires a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter, 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 for business environments.

Does it support dual external monitors? Yes — via HDMI 2.0 and USB-C DisplayPort simultaneously, plus the built-in display for a three-screen setup.

Does it come with Windows 11? Yes — all Primo Technology refurbished laptops are supplied with a genuine licensed copy of Windows 11.

What’s the difference between the 128GB and 256GB versions? Storage capacity only — choose 256GB if you need more local storage for files and applications.

Does it support a docking station? Yes — the side docking connector supports a compatible ThinkPad dock for a single-cable desk setup.

Is it suitable for gaming? No — the integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics is built for everyday productivity, not gaming or graphics-heavy software.

Related Products and Helpful Guides

Looking for similar Lenovo business laptops? Browse the Lenovo ThinkPad E14, the Lenovo ThinkPad L490, or the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1.

You can also explore our full range of refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads.

For more guidance, read our Best Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads guide, our Best Refurbished Laptops for Working From Home guide, or our guide on how to choose a refurbished laptop.

About Primo Technology

Primo Technology is one of the UK’s leading certified refurbished laptop retailers based in the UK. 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.