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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end performance, especially for demanding applications like video editing, 3D modeling, or high-quality gaming, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) may be well-suited for you despite the higher cost. It's also known for its vibrant display and long-lasting battery. On the other hand, if you're looking for something more budget-friendly that can handle everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, using office applications, and light multimedia usage, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a solid pick. It's typically lighter and more portable, making it a good choice if you travel frequently or move around a lot. Keep in mind that the MacBook Pro will offer a smoother experience in a premium design, while the Dell Latitude will be more cost-efficient and practical for basic use. The decision should be based on your specific needs and how much you value performance and aesthetic against cost savings and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.2
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers a potent combination of high-performance CPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality, which are very important for general use, alongside a longer battery life and solid build, making it very good for such purposes. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while still providing good general use performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, has a lower quality screen and shorter battery life, but gains points for its greater portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.9
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is outfitted with a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, higher RAM, and a superior Mini LED screen which is essential for demanding engineering and design applications, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490, although lighter and more portable, has a less powerful CPU and GPU and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, making it less suited for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.9
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
8.9
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
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
9.3
6.7
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro’s Retina display offers vibrant colors and sharp resolution, which is ideal for everyday activities and engineering tasks where color accuracy matters, but its standard refresh rate isn't optimal for 3D applications where smoother visuals are a priority. The Dell Latitude's display, while suitable for general use and somewhat precise work in engineering due to decent color coverage, falls short in the refresh rate necessary for an immersive gaming and fluid 3D experience. Overall, the Apple's superior screen quality benefits users focused on visual detail and accurate color representation, whereas the Dell's balanced performance is practical for general and professional tasks but not specialized for high-frame-rate demands.
Battery
17.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 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 | 17.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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