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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Acer Swift X (2022) with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card will serve you better than the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which has an older processor and integrated graphics. However, the Dell is more budget-friendly and will still perform well for general use and business tasks. The Acer also has a higher resolution display, which might be preferable if you want sharper images and more screen real estate. Both are similar in weight, but consider that the Acer may have shorter battery life due to its higher performance hardware. Choose the Acer for demanding applications and better display, or the Dell for cost savings and sufficient capabilities for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- 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 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which surpasses the Dell Latitude 14 7490's Intel UHD Graphics 620 in terms of gaming and 3D performance. However, both laptops are limited to a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which can restrict the smoothness of gaming and 3D applications, especially in scenarios where higher frame rates could offer more fluid experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which outperforms the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 in the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for tasks that require more graphics processing power. Additionally, the Acer's screen has a higher resolution and color coverage, offering a crisper and more color-accurate display beneficial for design work, compared to the Dell's more modest display capabilities.
Software Development
7.7
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.0
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a crisp display with ample resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate hampers the experience for 3D applications and games. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 provides sufficient quality for typical office work and precision tasks due to decent screen resolution and brightness, but like the Swift X, lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D modeling. Both laptops, however, possess color accuracy that supports professional design work, but gamers and 3D artists may find the visuals fall short for their specific needs.
Cost
$1,313
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) 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.
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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2022) 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 (2022) 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 (2022) and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | 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 | 58.7 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 720p | 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 (2022)
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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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