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If performance for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D applications, or gaming is a high priority and you're willing to invest more, the Acer Swift Go 14 provides a newer processor with superior integrated graphics. However, if you are looking for value and portability, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is lighter and more affordable, although it has an older processor and less powerful graphics capabilities. Battery life and display quality are important too; for longer battery life, the Dell might be the better option, while the Acer offers a higher resolution and aspect ratio for better screen real estate. Keep in mind, the Dell comes with Windows 10 Pro which may have different features compared to the Windows 11 Home on the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Go 14 stands out for general use with its newer CPU and Iris Xe graphics for smooth multitasking and media handling, along with portability benefits including a lightweight design and a high portability score. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while slightly heavier and outfitted with an older generation CPU and Intel UHD Graphics, offers advantages such as a longer battery life and a robust build for extended use and durability. Both laptops share similar RAM and storage capabilities, ensuring adequate space and memory for everyday tasks, with quality IPS displays for clear visuals and touch support, but the Acer's higher screen aspect ratio can provide more vertical space for browsing and productivity.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is deemed better for engineering and design due to its more recent and powerful CPU and improved integrated GPU, providing stronger performance for design applications, while both laptops have quality IPS screens and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while still capable, has an older, less powerful CPU and GPU, which may not handle intensive engineering software as smoothly, yet its portability and build might make it suitable for users prioritizing a balance between performance and on-the-go use.
Software Development
7.6
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 stands out due to its superior resolution and brightness, giving you a crisp and vibrant display, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a decent display but may not be as sharp or bright. For engineering and design, the Acer Swift Go 14 again takes the lead with a broader color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for detailed work, whereas the Dell's color range is adequate but might not cover as many hues. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they don't offer high refresh rates that ensure smoother motion, which can hinder the gaming experience, though they may still manage basic tasks in these domains.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a newer integrated GPU, which may offer better performance in gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490's older integrated GPU, but both are limited by their screen refresh rate and overall GPU capabilities which only meet the basic requirements for such tasks. Additionally, the Acer's display has a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio, which could enhance screen quality, but both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, making them equally fair for gaming and 3D workloads.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift Go 14 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 Swift Go 14 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | 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 | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Swift Go 14
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Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
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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