If you prioritize high performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful processor and high-end graphics, might be the right choice despite its higher cost and weight, which affects portability. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is significantly more affordable and lightweight, making it suitable for everyday use and travel, but with limited capabilities for intensive tasks due to its standard processor and integrated graphics. Consider battery life too—the ASUS has a higher capacity which may last longer, but actual battery life will vary based on usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers exceptional CPU and GPU capabilities, larger and higher-resolution screen, and more RAM and storage, hence its superb performance for general use; however, this comes at the expense of portability and less battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which still delivers good performance due to its professional CPU and sufficient RAM, but excels in portability and battery life, making it a better fit for users who prioritize mobility and longer use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is superb for gaming and 3D because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate, promising fluid and visually stunning gameplay. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its modest Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a standard 60Hz screen, offers merely adequate performance for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful dedicated GPU, which significantly enhances computing and graphic processing capabilities essential for such tasks, along with a high-quality IPS screen to display crisp and accurate visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while offering a decent CPU and sufficient RAM for lighter tasks, falls short in engineering and design use because it lacks a dedicated GPU and has a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for graphic-intensive work despite being more portable and having a quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
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 Strix G18 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
8.1/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
8.7/10
6.7/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18's superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness offer a crisp and vivid display, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490's modest specifications provide a satisfactory but less remarkable visual experience. The ASUS excels in engineering and design with its wide color gamuts, producing accurate and rich colors essential for detailed work, something the Dell also does reasonably well, albeit not to the same extent. However, the ASUS falls short for gaming and 3D tasks as it lacks a high refresh rate, which the Dell also does not prioritize, resulting in less fluid motion rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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