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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers more contemporary features with its newer processor and graphics, a slightly better battery life, and a higher resolution screen with a more modern aspect ratio, which might justify its higher price tag for those prioritizing performance and screen quality. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, although less expensive, uses an older processor and graphics, providing a more budget-friendly option that still delivers ample performance for everyday tasks and benefits those seeking a professional machine with robust build quality. If portability is a concern, the Latitude is slightly lighter. Choose the Inspiron if you want better performance and are willing to pay for it; opt for the Latitude if you prefer to save money and require a solid, reliable workhorse. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers an AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 GPU for smooth everyday performance with a modern 16:10 screen aspect ratio that is beneficial for productivity tasks, as well as excellent heat management ensuring comfortable use, but it has average speaker quality which might not be ideal for multimedia enthusiasts. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is also geared for general use with an older Intel CPU and integrated graphics, providing solid performance with a touchscreen feature and better screen colors, complemented by good portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, although its older CPU might not handle newer, more demanding applications as efficiently.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is favored for engineering and design due to its more recent and robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and superior integrated GPU, which generally outperform the older Intel i7 processor and weaker Intel UHD Graphics in the Dell Latitude 14 7490. Although both laptops have similar amounts of RAM and high-quality IPS screens, the Inspiron's hardware is better suited for demanding applications and provides a higher resolution and pixel density for sharper visuals, which is critical for design precision.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When you're looking for a laptop for general use, a balance of resolution and brightness in the screen is crucial for comfortable viewing; thus, both the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Latitude 14 7490 providing a 'fair' experience. For engineering and design tasks, accurate colors are key, and the Latitude 14 7490's superior color gamut support delivers a 'good' experience compared to the Inspiron's 'fair'. If gaming and 3D applications are a priority, the refresh rate becomes critical, and unfortunately, neither laptop excels here, with both offering 'poor' performance due to their standard refresh rates not being tailored for high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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
$479
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $479 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with an AMD-based GPU which is fair for gaming and 3D tasks but lacks the power for more demanding games, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490's Intel UHD Graphics 620 is even less suited for these types of tasks, reflected by the latter's older release date and less gaming-oriented design. Both models have similar screen refresh rates and quality displays which are suitable for casual gaming and 3D applications, but neither would be ideal for high-end gaming experiences that require more advanced GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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 Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$479 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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 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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