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Updated January 12, 2024·
In deciding between the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490, consider how you'll use the laptop. If you need high performance for tasks like video editing or gaming and are willing to invest more, the Acer might be the better option, as it typically offers more powerful hardware. However, if you prioritize cost savings, portability, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, the Dell may serve you well. The Dell is also likely to be lighter and more convenient to carry around while the Acer might offer a larger screen size for better multimedia experience. Keep in mind that the higher cost of the Acer may translate to newer components and perhaps longer battery life, but it could be bulkier and heavier compared to the more travel-friendly Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- The Acer Aspire Vero 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
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop's screen should provide clear images and comfortable brightness; the Acer Aspire Vero offers a decent balance but doesn't excel, suitable for daily tasks like browsing and word processing, whereas the Dell Latitude offers a similarly fair experience but with slight improvements in clarity and brightness. When you're working on engineering and design projects, accurate colors are crucial; the Dell Latitude's superior color coverage makes it more suitable for these tasks, ensuring that designs are depicted more true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, neither the Acer nor the Dell is ideal due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid visuals compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 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 Vero 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 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
264.0 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 Vero 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a solid balance for general use with a powerful CPU, adequate RAM, and quality IPS screen; its slightly larger size and weight, along with a decent battery life, make it well-suited for users who prioritize performance over extreme portability.
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 Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has an integrated Iris Xe graphics unit, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks on its standard 60Hz screen, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 comes with an Intel UHD Graphics 620 that delivers comparable gaming and 3D capabilities, also on a 60Hz display. However, despite their sufficient processing power for lighter gaming, neither laptop features high-end GPUs or high-refresh-rate screens necessary for more demanding gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a more recent CPU and integrated GPU which are better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is equipped with an older CPU and less powerful GPU, making it less ideal for intensive computations and graphics-related work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
5.5/10
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 Vero 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
7.1
7.1
5.5/10
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 Vero 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 Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 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 | 264 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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PCWorld
Matt Elliott | October 2021
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
Dell Latitude 14 7490
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LaptopMag
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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