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The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers silent, fanless operation, which could be appealing if you prefer a quieter working environment. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 provides a lit keyboard, which can be handy in low-light conditions. The Acer has a newer processor and may offer better performance for general use and multitasking, but it's also heavier, potentially making it less portable. The Dell, although older, comes with a professional Windows version and could be better for business environments. If the budget is a key factor, the Dell is less expensive and still capable for everyday tasks. If you prioritize newer tech and potentially better performance, the Acer could justify its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 14 7490.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3's display offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but its limited color range and slower refresh rate make it less suitable for precision tasks in engineering/design and may detract from the immersive experience in gaming. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 with a better color palette catering to a wider spectrum makes it suitable for engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, both laptops struggle with gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates and absence of specialized graphics capabilities, making fast-paced visuals less fluid and potentially less engaging.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with its less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490's Intel i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, is sufficient for basic tasks, though it may lag in more demanding applications, which the Dell handles with ease. Furthermore, the Dell's better screen brightness and color coverage, along with its larger battery capacity, contribute to a more pleasant viewing experience and longer battery life, making it a superior choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU, which provides modest gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an Intel UHD Graphics 620, also catering to fair gaming and 3D performance; both have standard screen refresh rates typically not designed for high-end gaming or professional 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Radeon GPU, offers fair processing and graphical capabilities suitable for engineering and design tasks, but is limited by its 8GB RAM and standard screen quality, which affects multitasking and fine detail work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Henry T. Casey | April 2018
"The Dell Latitude 7490's got the speed you need (and then some), a keyboard that's comfortable enough for writing all day long and a battery that supports a full 8-hour workday. If only the display were brighter and it managed heat better. If you need every minute of battery life you can get, the extended-battery version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 lasts 8 hours longer than the Latitude 7490, but its display is much less colorful."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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