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The ASUS ROG Flow X13, being much more expensive, offers higher performance with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and RTX graphics, ideal for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. Its 2-in-1 convertible design increases versatility, allowing you to use it as a tablet or a laptop. However, it might be less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly choice, sufficient for general use and less demanding engineering work. It offers a traditional laptop experience with lower specs, which should yield better battery life but less suitability for high-end tasks. If price is a crucial factor and your work doesn't demand high computing power, the Dell might suit your needs, while if performance and gaming capability are priorities, you should consider the ASUS despite its higher cost and possibly lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the Dell Latitude 14 7490 in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, which provide faster and smoother performance, and its higher quality screen with excellent color coverage and brightness, contributing to sharp and vivid visuals. While both have good portability, the ASUS also offers a versatile 2-in-1 convertible form factor and a touch screen, leading to increased convenience and usability; however, the Dell Latitude does have a slight edge in battery life and is equipped with Windows 10 Pro which might be preferred by some business users.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, which greatly enhances graphics performance, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz for smoother visuals, compared to the Latitude's Intel UHD Graphics 620 and 60Hz screen.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the Dell Latitude 14 7490 in engineering and design due to its high-end CPU (AMD Ryzen 9), superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070), and better screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy. Conversely, while both laptops offer 16 GB of RAM, the Dell Latitude's older CPU (Intel i7-8650U) and integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 620) as well as its lower resolution and color accuracy make it less capable for demanding engineering tasks, even though it has a slight edge in portability and battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.2/10
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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4
6.7
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 features a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general usage and detailed tasks like engineering and design by offering crisp visuals and vivid colors. Its screen covers wider color gamuts, which ensures accuracy and richness in colors for professional design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good 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
$2,500
$300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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 | N/A | 3 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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