The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card. It's less portable given its larger size and weight. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, with adequate performance for general use and engineering applications, courtesy of its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics. Its smaller screen and lighter weight make it significantly more portable, and it might also offer longer battery life, making it well-suited for on-the-go business use or students. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3050 Ti graphics, making it suitable for demanding applications and some gaming, but its heavier build and shorter battery life may limit portability.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 comes with a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and boasts a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are very important for fluid and detailed gaming and 3D rendering performance. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 contains an Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU with only a 60Hz screen refresh rate, less optimal for such tasks due to lower graphics processing power and less smooth visual delivery.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which are superior for computing and graphics-intensive tasks, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a less capable Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, making it adequate but not ideal for such demands.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15’s screen delivers vibrant colors and crisp details that benefit engineering and design work but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, while offering decent resolution and brightness for daily tasks and accurate color reproduction for engineering and design, also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications. General users might find both screens acceptable, but gamers and 3D designers will likely seek displays with faster refresh rates to match their specific needs.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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