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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers higher graphics performance and a larger 17-inch display which is more suitable for multimedia and productivity, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a more budget-friendly option with a modest performance suitable for everyday tasks and better portability due to its smaller 14-inch screen and lighter weight. If your work involves graphics or you prefer a larger screen and don't mind the additional expense and decreased mobility, the Acer might be a good choice. If you prioritize cost savings, portability, and sufficient performance for general use, the Dell Latitude would serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's screen may not offer the necessary sharpness and clarity for high-end gaming or 3D tasks due to its limited resolution and refresh rate, though it is adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 provides a more robust visual experience for engineering and design with better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, which is essential for precise work in those fields. However, like the Acer, the Dell also falls short for gaming and 3D applications, as its refresh rate isn’t high enough to match the smooth visuals demanded by these activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is suitable for general use due to its large 17-inch screen with decent colors and clarity, ample storage, and a full keyboard with a number pad, but it's less portable due to its size and has shorter battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, on the other hand, offers better portability with its smaller 14-inch screen, longer battery life, and higher RAM, and it's equipped with a slightly more powerful processor, making it also appropriate for general use but with enhanced performance and mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
3.7/10
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 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics card and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 with Intel UHD Graphics 620 provide adequate, but not high-end, gaming and 3D performance, which is held back by their standard 60Hz refresh rate screens, influencing the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. The Acer's larger screen size is preferable for immersive gaming, although both systems are somewhat limited by their middle-of-the-road CPUs and screen quality, which impact game playability and visual fidelity.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with its Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, offers decent power for engineering and design but it's limited by 8 GB of RAM and a standard screen quality – it does, however, provide a large 17-inch display for easier viewing. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, an adequate GPU for most tasks, and doubles the RAM, which improves multitasking and complex projects; its 14-inch touchscreen offers quality visuals and it's lighter, enhancing portability.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
6.9/10
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 5 17 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
7.2
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 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 17 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | 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 | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 266 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
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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