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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're after power and high-end gaming or demanding tasks, the Acer Predator Helios 300 would suit you despite the higher cost; however, it's bulkier and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel. For day-to-day tasks, office work, and better mobility at a lower price, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is more appropriate, although it won't handle intense graphics or computational tasks as well. Consider how you'll use the laptop: gaming and heavy applications favor the Acer, while everyday use and travel convenience favor the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 300
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which are both critical for smooth graphics and gameplay. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its Intel UHD Graphics 620 and standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, provides enough capability for less demanding games but falls short for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 outshines the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, the Intel i7-11800H and a dedicated GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3060, which are crucial for demanding tasks and 3D modeling. Additionally, the Helios 300's screen quality, with a higher refresh rate and good color coverage, makes it a fit for design work, despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise compared to the Latitude 7490, which offers greater battery life and a higher pixel density screen but with integrated graphics and an older CPU.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, the Acer Predator Helios 300 offers a vivid and bright display with sharp resolution, making it enjoyable for daily tasks and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design work, its color accuracy, covering a wide range of the color spectrum, ensures that the visuals are precise and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate hampers smoothness and responsiveness, making it less ideal for fast-paced or highly detailed visual work.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has 3.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 300 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,099
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has a price of $1,099 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, making it suitable for general use and beyond, such as gaming, but it offers lower battery life and is heavier, which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers good CPU performance for general tasks, a very good battery life for extended use away from power sources, and is considerably lighter for better portability, but its integrated graphics are less suitable for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.4/10
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 Predator Helios 300 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Acer Predator Helios 300 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 300 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 300 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 300 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.9'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 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 | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Predator Helios 300
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Christian Hintze | November 2022
"The Acer Predator Helios 300 review is an overclocked gaming laptop with a good display. The Predator is large, heavy, and loud, but also offers plenty of performance according to gamers. An overclocked gaming laptop - or its user - also has to struggle with the usual disadvantages we mentioned above. On the other hand, overclocking is optional, and those who like it quieter and can live with a few less frames per second can also switch to the significantly more moderate Standard mode. Then the Helios 300 won't be any louder than the competitors."
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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