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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for high performance, especially for gaming or demanding applications like video editing or 3D rendering, the Acer Predator Triton 300 with its powerful graphics card might be the better choice despite its higher price and heavier build, which affects portability. On the other hand, if price is a major concern and you need a laptop for general use, office tasks, or lightweight computing needs, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 could be a smart pick due to its lower cost, lighter weight, and longer battery life, which makes it more portable and suitable for on-the-go use. The downside of the Dell is the less powerful integrated graphics, which isn’t as suited for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton 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
7.1
5.9
6.5/10
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 Triton 300 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering smoother visuals and better performance in graphic-intensive tasks. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU which is less capable in handling demanding games and it comes with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for general use but not ideal for high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is superior for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks and rendering, and its high-refresh-rate display that provides smoother visuals. While the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is lightweight and offers higher portability, it has a less potent CPU and an integrated GPU, and its screen, although high in pixel density, does not match the Triton's refresh rate, making the Triton more tailored for demanding engineering applications.
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 Triton 300 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Acer Predator Triton 300 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offer adequate resolution and brightness; the Acer may edge ahead with a higher quality panel, leading to sharper images and more vivid colors. For engineering and design, both laptops provide good coverage of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is crucial for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D work where high refresh rates are essential for smooth motion, both laptops fall short, with the Acer possibly having a slight edge in resolution and panel quality, although not enough to compensate for the low refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton 300 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Triton 300 has a price of $1,150 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
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Triton 300 offers a strong CPU and dedicated GPU suitable for demanding tasks, making it a versatile choice beyond just general use; however, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which might affect portability and convenience in mobile situations. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, on the other hand, while lacking a powerful GPU, provides longer battery life and a lighter build, making it highly portable, alongside a good quality screen and build, ideal for everyday tasks without the need for high-end graphics performance.
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 Acer Predator Triton 300 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 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 Acer Predator Triton 300 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Predator Triton 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 Triton 300 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Triton 300 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.9" | 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 | 5.5 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 | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 Triton 300
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Mike Wobker | December 2020
"In our particular review configuration, the Acer Predator Triton 300 turned out to be a fairly powerful gaming notebook. Both CPU and GPU performance were at a high level, and the aluminum case turned out to be fairly robust. Only the display lid could have been a bit more robust. For customers on a budget that do not mind tinkering with the device’s fan management the Acer Predator Triton 300 can be worth a closer look."
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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