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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need high performance for gaming or intensive tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its powerful processor and advanced graphics, is a better option despite its higher price and larger size, which makes it less portable. In contrast, for everyday office work, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers efficiency at a budget-friendly price and better portability with a lighter and smaller build, but it has lower performance capabilities and is not suited for demanding software or gaming. Additionally, the ASUS will have a newer operating system and likely better long-term support due to its more recent release date. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use due to its high-performance CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, along with a large high-refresh-rate screen, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which is also good for general use, offering a more portable design and longer battery life with a touchscreen display, albeit with lower performance hardware suitable for less demanding tasks. The ASUS excels in intensive tasks and gaming with its powerful dedicated GPU and cooling system, while the Dell provides a premium business experience with better portability and screen color accuracy for everyday productivity.
Gaming and AI
8.1
5.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides a superior gaming experience with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, optimized for smooth, fast-paced gaming visuals. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, presents less powerful graphics capability and slower screen response, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 9) and GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070), substantial RAM, and a large, high-refresh-rate screen which benefits design work but affects portability with its size and weight. Conversely, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while highly portable and offering good screen quality, is less suited for such tasks due to a less capable CPU (Intel i7), integrated graphics, and a smaller screen, making it more appropriate for general use rather than specialized engineering software that demands higher performance.
Content Creation
8.1
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS and Dell offer screens with acceptable resolution and brightness, ensuring clear visibility for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. The Dell stands out in engineering and design due to superior color accuracy, vital for precise work in CAD and graphic design software, whereas the ASUS with fair color gamut coverage may not render colors as reliably. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short because of a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion, and despite its adequate resolution and panel type, the overall experience might be less immersive compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 TUF Gaming A17 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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