For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED screen suitable for general use and creative tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a strong choice. It offers a newer processor and better graphics for a lower midrange price, which translates to smoother multitasking and light gaming capabilities. However, its battery life is shorter, and it lacks some ports like HDMI and Ethernet, which could be a drawback if you need them without adapters.
On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while older and less powerful, is budget-friendly and includes a touchscreen, which the ASUS lacks. It's also well-equipped for business use with Windows 10 Pro and offers better port selection, including HDMI and Ethernet. Its battery life is slightly longer, and it has a more robust build quality, making it a solid choice for professionals who prioritize durability and connectivity over cutting-edge performance.
Consider the ASUS for its superior display and better performance in a lighter package, but opt for the Dell if you value battery life, a touchscreen, and extensive connectivity options for a similar price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
5.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 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
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
7.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 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
8.1/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
"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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