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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability is important to you, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 will be easier to carry around than the larger Acer Aspire 5 15. However, if you engage in intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the Acer might offer better performance suited for those needs. On the other hand, for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Dell should suffice and could save you money. Consider the battery life as well; if you're often on the go, the Dell's likely lower consumption due to less demanding components may be beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 14 7490.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for software development, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 15's fair screen quality for general use stems from a combination of adequate resolution and brightness, but it may lack the color accuracy and panel quality enthusiasts seek. However, for engineering and design, its limited color gamut coverage might not fully satisfy professionals who require precise color representation for their work. When considering the Dell Latitude 14 7490, its better color reproduction makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks but, like the Acer, its lower refresh rate hinders it from delivering an optimal experience in gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its newer generation CPU and integrated graphics, is suitable for general use, delivering reliable performance and a solid battery life of 7 hours, along with a larger 15.6-inch screen, making it a good option for everyday tasks and entertainment. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a slightly smaller but portable 14-inch touchscreen, a more color-accurate display, a longer battery life of over 9 hours, and superior build quality, making it a strong candidate for general use, especially for business professionals on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.9
2.4/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both feature integrated graphics—Intel Iris Xe for the Acer and Intel UHD Graphics for the Dell—providing only moderate gaming and 3D capabilities. Additionally, they both have a typical screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for general use but may not be smooth enough for high-speed gaming or professional 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is favored for engineering and design due to a newer CPU and better GPU suitable for such tasks, alongside a decent screen quality, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490, despite having a high-quality screen, falls short in performance due to an older CPU and less capable GPU.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Aspire 5 15 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
7.3
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 275 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Aspire 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
Dell Latitude 14 7490
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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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