If you prioritize performance for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its higher-end processor and better display is a superior choice despite being more expensive. However, it's heavier and may not be as portable as the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which is a more budget-friendly option suitable for daily work and general use. The Dell also offers a sturdy build and is equipped with a lower power battery that's advantageous for longer battery life. Consider the ASUS if your tasks are performance-intensive and graphics-focused, and the Dell if you're looking for a cost-effective, reliable machine for everyday tasks and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suitable for general use with its high-resolution OLED screen, larger storage, and more powerful processor, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which, despite its older processor and lower resolution screen, is more portable and has longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
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
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED display which means you'll get vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for general use and visual work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion display is critical. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a more modest display that is sufficiently bright and clear for everyday tasks and supports accurate color representation for technical fields, but like the ASUS, it's not optimized for the fast refresh rates desired in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Cost
$990
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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