If you need exceptional performance for gaming or demanding software, the ASUS ROG Strix would be an excellent choice despite its higher price, but it's larger and heavier which makes it less convenient to carry around. The Dell Latitude, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers good performance for everyday tasks and business use, with the added benefit of being more portable. Think about whether the high-end specs of the ASUS are worth the extra cost and bulkiness for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
8.7/10
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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and RAM, which are very important for performance, and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for demanding tasks and entertainment but at the cost of reduced portability and battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, while less powerful, strikes a balance with adequate performance for general use, better battery life, and is more portable, also featuring reliable storage, a good keyboard, and efficient heat management.
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is tailored for high-end gaming and 3D applications, with a superior GPU and a high screen refresh rate that ensures smooth visual performance, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with less graphic prowess and a standard refresh rate, offers adequate capability for casual gaming but can't match the ASUS in delivering a top-tier visual experience. Despite this, the Dell's CPU and screen quality are respectable, but they are overshadowed in gaming contexts by the demands for a powerful GPU and fast screen refresh rates, where the ASUS excels.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding tasks and offers a superior screen for detailed engineering work, but lacks portability due to its size and weight. The Dell Latitude 14 7490, while more portable and having a comfortable keyboard for typed input, may struggle with intensive design applications due to less robust specs in CPU, RAM, and GPU.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
8.5/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 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 (2024) 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.
If you prioritize a vibrant and clear display for everyday tasks such as browsing and watching videos, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out with a bright and high-resolution screen well-suited for such use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 provides a decent but less remarkable visual experience. For engineering and design work where precise color representation matters, the ASUS has an edge with superior coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring your designs can be worked on with color accuracy, a point where the Dell Latitude also does well but doesn't quite match the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial, neither laptop is ideal, but the ASUS in particular may fall short due to a screen that doesn't refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops.
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 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 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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