The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers decent performance with an AMD Ryzen processor suitable for general use, while being lightweight and portable, making it an excellent choice for those on the go. However, its battery life and graphics performance are just moderate, limiting its effectiveness for gaming or intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor with better graphics, double the storage, and additional RAM which enhances multitasking and could better handle demanding engineering software or 3D applications; it also has a more robust construction and higher screen brightness, optimal for outdoor use. The trade-off is a slightly heavier build, potentially impacting portability and making it less ideal for travel compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 14 7490.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers fair general use capabilities with its mid-range CPU, adequate RAM, and basic screen quality, though it's lightweight and has passable portability and battery life. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 provides a good general use experience due to a higher-end CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, a brighter and higher-quality screen, as well as longer battery life, while still maintaining good portability, despite being slightly heavier.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
6.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring comfortable viewing, but the Vivobook's panel doesn't quite match the visual clarity and vibrancy of the Latitude, which is especially noticeable in applications like web browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, the Latitude excels with better color reproduction capabilities, providing professionals accurate colors necessary for precise work—a key advantage over the Vivobook. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications as their screens don't have the high refresh rates or the optimal resolution and panel type needed for the smooth and detailed visuals demanded by these tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its AMD Radeon 610M GPU, falls short for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490 equipped with the Intel UHD Graphics 620, providing a better but still modest experience for such demands. Even though both laptops share a similar maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is sufficient for basic tasks but less ideal for gaming, the Latitude's GPU is slightly more capable.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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