Lenovo ThinkPad T495s – Ryzen 5 PRO, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Touchscreen Laptop
Original price was: KSh 36,000.00.KSh 29,999.00Current price is: KSh 29,999.00.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T495s
AMD Business Ultrabook — Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U | 16GB | 256GB | Touchscreen | Ksh 29,999
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U · 4 cores / 8 threads · 2.10GHz base / 3.70GHz boost · Radeon Vega 8 Graphics · 16GB RAM · 256GB NVMe SSD · 14" FHD Touchscreen · ThinkPad keyboard · Win 11. Certified refurbished Ex-UK — tested & verified. Browse all ThinkPads →
ThinkPad T495s Performance —
Ryzen 5 Pro · Radeon Vega 8 · 16GB — AMD Business Power Under Ksh 30,000
Verified Lenovo specifications. The T495s brings AMD's multi-core efficiency and Radeon Vega 8 graphics to the sub-Ksh 30,000 price point — with a touchscreen and the ThinkPad keyboard that no other machine at this price matches. Browse all ThinkPad models.
The Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U delivers strong multi-threaded performance — its 4 cores and 8 threads handle simultaneous workloads better than equivalent Intel dual-core processors of the same era. The Pro designation adds AMD PRO Security: hardware memory encryption, platform firmware resilience, and AMD Memory Guard — enterprise-grade protection for sensitive business data. Paired with 16GB RAM, the T495s handles Zoom + Chrome (20 tabs) + Office + background applications without slowdown.
Radeon Vega 8 is stronger than Intel UHD 620 found in Intel 8th Gen machines at similar prices. For Kenyan professionals: smoother Zoom and Teams video calls with virtual backgrounds, better Canva rendering, fluid HD video playback, and more responsive Excel chart animations. Vega 8's advantage is most noticeable in multi-display setups — it drives dual external monitors without the GPU stuttering that affects weaker integrated graphics. At Ksh 29,999, Vega 8 + touchscreen + ThinkPad keyboard is a combination no competing machine at this price offers.
ThinkPad Keyboard + Touchscreen — Two Tools in One Machine
The T495s combines two things that rarely appear together under Ksh 30,000: the ThinkPad keyboard — 1.8mm key travel, precise tactile click, TrackPoint pointer, backlit, spill-resistant — and a 14" FHD touchscreen for PDF annotation, client-facing presentations, and touch-based navigation. Most touchscreen laptops at this price use consumer-grade keyboards. Most ThinkPads at this price don't have touchscreens. The T495s has both — making it the most versatile sub-Ksh 30,000 certified business laptop in our stock.
Ryzen 5 Pro — 3.70GHz
4 Cores · 8 Threads · 6MB Cache. AMD 12nm Zen+. Strong multi-core for simultaneous workloads. AMD PRO Security built in.
Radeon Vega 8
8 Compute Units · 512 shaders. Stronger than UHD 620 — better Zoom backgrounds, dual-display, and visual task performance.
16GB RAM · 256GB NVMe
16GB handles all professional multitasking. NVMe SSD keeps Windows 11 fast. User-replaceable SSD for future storage upgrades.
ThinkPad Keyboard · Touch
1.8mm travel · TrackPoint · backlit · spill-resistant. Plus 14" FHD touchscreen. Both in one machine under Ksh 30,000.
ThinkPad T495s Full Specifications —
Ksh 29,999 — Nairobi Kenya
Complete verified specifications. Available at Tech Convenience Store, Nairobi CBD.
| Component | Specification |
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| Model | Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (2019) Business Ultrabook AMD Ryzen Pro |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U — Zen+ 12nm 2.10GHz base / 3.70GHz Max Boost · 4 Cores / 8 Threads · 6MB L3 Cache 3.70GHz Boost AMD PRO |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 16GB RAM Handles all professional multitasking without slowdown or paging. |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB NVMe User-replaceable — upgrade to 512GB NVMe available if needed. |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 — 8 CU · 512 shaders Radeon Vega 8 Stronger than Intel UHD 620 — better for visual tasks and dual-display setups. |
| Display | 14" FHD IPS Touchscreen — 1920×1080 · anti-glare Touchscreen 10-point multi-touch · comfortable 14" workspace |
| Keyboard | ThinkPad keyboard — 1.8mm key travel · TrackPoint · backlit · spill-resistant Best-in-Class |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro Win 11 ✓ Genuine, activated. Security updates to 2031. |
| Security | AMD PRO Security — Memory Guard (hardware encryption) · Platform Firmware Resilience AMD PRO Security Fingerprint reader · TPM 2.0 · Kensington Lock |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | 2× USB-A 3.1 · 1× USB-C · HDMI direct · microSD · 3.5mm audio HDMI Direct |
| Battery | 57Wh Li-ion · ~10–11 hours typical use · USB-C charge |
| Weight | ~1.27kg — slim 14" ultrabook chassis |
| Durability | MIL-SPEC 810G tested · carbon fibre + magnesium alloy |
| Condition | Certified Refurbished (Ex-UK) — professionally tested Verified |
| Price in Kenya | Ksh 29,999 — Tech Convenience Store, Nairobi CBD |
* 256GB SSD is user-replaceable. Battery health report available on request before purchase.
Who Is the ThinkPad T495s Perfect For?
AMD multi-core performance, Radeon Vega 8, 16GB RAM, ThinkPad keyboard, and touchscreen — all under Ksh 30,000. Browse our full ThinkPad range in Kenya.
Writers & Remote Workers
The ThinkPad keyboard with 1.8mm travel is the best typing experience at any price. Touchscreen adds flexibility for annotating briefs and documents. ~11hrs battery covers a full remote workday.
Business Professionals
16GB RAM handles Teams, Outlook, Chrome, and Excel simultaneously. AMD PRO Security protects client data. HDMI direct for boardroom projectors without carrying an adapter.
Students & Academics
4 cores / 8 threads handle statistical software (SPSS, R, STATA) and multitasking better than older dual-core Intel machines. Touchscreen for annotating academic PDFs. 1.27kg for daily campus carry.
Developers
AMD's 4-core Zen+ architecture compiles and runs local servers faster than equivalent-era Intel dual-core chips. 16GB RAM handles multiple browser tabs, a code editor, and a local development environment simultaneously.
Finance & Data Workers
16GB RAM holds large Excel models and accounting software open without paging. Vega 8 renders complex charts and dashboards more fluidly than UHD 620. TrackPoint for precise spreadsheet navigation.
NGOs & Field Workers
MIL-SPEC 810G durability. AMD PRO hardware memory encryption for sensitive beneficiary data. ~11hrs battery for field days. Touchscreen for digital form collection and data entry on site.
ThinkPad T495s vs Alternatives — Honest Comparison
Comparing within our full laptop range in Nairobi.
| Feature | ThinkPad T490s i5 i5-8265U · 16GB · 256GB · Ksh 29,500 |
HP EliteBook 745 G6 Ryzen 5 Pro · 8GB · 256GB · Ksh 32,500 |
ThinkPad T495s ⭐ Ryzen 5 Pro · 16GB · 256GB · Ksh 29,999 |
Dell Latitude 5320 i5-1145G7 · 16GB · 256GB · Ksh 31,500 |
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| Processor | Intel i5-8265U · 8th Gen | Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U | Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U ⭐ 4C/8T | Intel i5-1145G7 · 11th Gen |
| RAM | 16GB ⭐ | 8GB — limited | 16GB ⭐ | 16GB ⭐ |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD 620 | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Vega 8 ⭐ | Intel Iris Xe 80EU |
| Touchscreen | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes ⭐ | ✅ Yes |
| ThinkPad Keyboard | ✅ 1.8mm ⭐ | ❌ HP keyboard | ✅ 1.8mm ⭐ | ❌ Dell keyboard |
| HDMI Direct | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes ⭐ | ✅ Yes |
| Price Kenya | Ksh 29,500 | Ksh 32,500 | Ksh 29,999 | Ksh 31,500 |
📦 What's in the Box
- Lenovo ThinkPad T495s Laptop
- 65W USB-C Power Adapter
- Windows 11 Pro (pre-installed, genuine)
- Built-in 57Wh Battery
Why Buy From Tech Convenience Store?
Nairobi's trusted laptop shop — Nairobi CBD · Countrywide delivery
Tested & Verified
Touchscreen, keyboard, TrackPoint, all ports, and battery confirmed before sale.
Battery Health Disclosed
Battery report on request. No surprises after purchase.
Genuine Windows 11
Activated Windows 11 — verifiable in Settings before you pay.
M-Pesa Accepted
Pay via M-Pesa, bank transfer, or cash in store.
Countrywide Delivery
Fast delivery across all 47 counties in Kenya.
Fast WhatsApp Response
Quick answers on 0714 722 264 — Mon to Sat.
Frequently Asked Questions —
ThinkPad T495s Kenya
Common questions from Kenyan buyers about the ThinkPad T495s Ryzen 5 Pro.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad T495s with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and 14" FHD touchscreen is available at Ksh 29,999 at Tech Convenience Store, Nairobi CBD. WhatsApp 0714 722 264 to confirm current stock. We deliver countrywide across all 47 counties in Kenya.
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Yes — the Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U is a capable business processor with 4 cores and 8 threads at 3.70GHz boost. Its multi-core performance handles simultaneous workloads — Teams video call + Chrome tabs + Office documents — better than older Intel dual-core processors. The Pro designation adds AMD Memory Guard (hardware RAM encryption) and Platform Firmware Resilience for enterprise security. Paired with 16GB RAM in the T495s, it handles every standard professional workload in Kenya comfortably.
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At nearly the same price, both are strong choices with different strengths. T495s (Ksh 29,999) wins on: Radeon Vega 8 graphics (stronger than UHD 620), touchscreen, and AMD 4-core multi-threading. T490s i5 (Ksh 29,500) wins on: Intel ecosystem compatibility (better for some enterprise software), marginally cheaper at Ksh 500 less. Both have identical ThinkPad keyboard quality. Choose the T495s if touchscreen or stronger GPU matters. Choose the T490s if Intel platform matters for your software.
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Yes — the T495s carries the full ThinkPad keyboard platform: 1.8mm key travel — the deepest of any business ultrabook. Precise tactile feedback with a defined click point. Backlit. Spill-resistant with 60ml drainage channels. And the TrackPoint red dot pointer — enabling cursor navigation without ever moving hands from the home row. The keyboard quality is identical across the T490s, T495s, T480s, and X1 Carbon — it is the same platform regardless of whether the processor is Intel or AMD.
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Yes — the ThinkPad T495s with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports Windows 11. All units at Tech Convenience Store come with genuine, activated Windows 11 — verifiable in Settings → Activation before purchase. Windows 11 security updates continue until 2031, keeping banking, M-Pesa, and work data protected throughout the machine's useful life.
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Available at Tech Convenience Store, Nairobi CBD. WhatsApp: 0714 722 264. Touchscreen confirmed functional, battery health verified, ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint tested, Windows 11 genuinely activated, and warranty included. We deliver countrywide across all 47 counties. Call or WhatsApp to confirm stock before visiting.
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