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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you value high performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics is the better choice, but its higher cost reflects this capability. By contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its older integrated graphics, is more budget-friendly but won't handle intensive graphics tasks as efficiently. Additionally, the Swift X has a newer and more powerful processor. However, if portability is a priority, both laptops have similar weights, though the Dell might offer a slightly longer battery life due to less demanding components. The Dell is an older model, suitable for general use and basic business applications, while the Acer is a newer, more versatile machine that can handle a wider range of demanding software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) with its powerful Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX graphics is well-suited for general use due to its high screen quality and solid battery life; however, its greater weight impacts portability slightly. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, although older and with less powerful integrated graphics, offers good general performance, proven by its similar battery life and portable form factor, plus the flexibility of a touchscreen. Both have ample RAM for multitasking and sufficient storage for a range of applications, with the Swift X providing a superior screen and the Latitude emphasizing portability and touch capability.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a high-end Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a 120Hz refresh rate display, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 620 which is less capable for these tasks and has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a more current processor, which stand out for engineering and design work, offering better performance with complex visuals and computing scenarios compared to the Dell Latitude 7490's integrated graphics and older CPU. Additionally, the Acer's screen has higher resolution and quality, further supporting detailed work, whereas the Dell trades off some performance and screen quality for its portability and build which includes premium business features and better portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size.
Content Creation
8.0
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
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
7.9
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2023) 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
8.0
6.7
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X boasts a superior display with vibrant colors and sharp resolution that makes it ideal for general tasks, while also offering a wide color gamut essential for detailed engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visual requirements of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday use and has a good color range for professional design tasks, but its refresh rate and overall screen attributes don't quite match the demands of high-end gaming or 3D content creation.
Cost
$1,100
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2023) 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 X (2023) and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | 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 | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 X (2023)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
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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